December 2019 - CHRIST'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH · 2019-12-02 · Page 5 Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Trumbauersville Quilters & STITCHES OF LOVE The Quilters and

The Chronicles

Join us for Decorating the Church

for Christmas on Sunday, December 1st

Christmas Cookie Exchange on Sunday, December 8th during coffee hour

Christmas Caroling on Sunday, December 22nd

at 2pm

Longest Night Worship Sat., Dec. 21st at 7pm.

Christmas Eve Worship on Tuesday, Dec. 24th at 7:00pm.

Lessons & Carols on Sun., Dec. 29th at 9am

Inside this issue:

INreach 2

OUTreach 3

UPreach 6

Birthdays 8

Bulletin & Flower

Sponsors 7

Coffee Hour

Schedule 3

Kids Page &

Puzzles 11

President’s Corner 8

Advent & Christmas

Schedules 4

December 2019

What Christmas Is All About...

On December 9, 1965, A Charlie Brown Christmas was broadcast for the first time on television. I was only 5 years old, but I know my family watched. Some network executives thought it would be ignored, while others worried that quoting the Bible would offend viewers. Some wanted its creator, Charles Schulz, to omit the Christmas story, but Schulz insisted it stay in. The program was an immediate success and has been rebroadcast every year since.

I have watched this Christmas Story every year for over 50 years. I don’t think it ever gets old because it’s one of the few shows on television that actually tells us about the true meaning of Christmas.

When Charlie Brown, the frustrated director of the children’s Christmas play, is discouraged by the commercial spirit of the holiday season, he asks if anyone can tell him the real meaning of Christmas. At that point, it’s Linus who recites Luke 2:8-14, which includes the words, “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest,

8In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them,

and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "“Do not be afraid; for see — I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people:

11to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger." 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,

14"“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!" (Luke 2:8-14)

and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (v. 11-14 KJV) Linus ends by saying, “That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”

During this season that can be filled with our own doubts and dreams and materialism, let us ponder anew God’s great love expressed in the familiar story of Joseph, Mary, baby Jesus, the shepherds, and angels. May we never forget what Christmas is REALLY all about! May Jesus our Savior be with all of us

in this holy season and forever…

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MONTHLY

October Offerings

(and other income) $7,061.93 October Expenses $10,276.25 SHORTFALL (—) $3,214.32

YEAR TO DATE

Income $89,826. Expenses $118,104. SHORTFALL (—) $28,278.

Yours in Christ,

Brian Fenstermacher Treasurer

Financial Report October Statistics

The INreach Committee will meet on Sunday January 5th at 10:30am.

All interested folks are invited to attend!

Memorial Garden

RECYCLING Please Keep the Aluminum Cans coming! Please rinse the cans first! We have a bin outside by the shed This money is used to buy gas and

for property expenses! Thanks for your help!

Bob Hosier

A Note from the Financial Secretary

All contributions for the 2019 tax year must be given to the church by Sunday, December 29th. Contributions received after this date cannot be attributed to the 2019 year.

Any contributions received after this date will be listed on your 2020 Giving Statement.

Thanks, Joan Kratz

Remember Your Church in your Estate Planning

Christ’s Lutheran has been blessed with many financial contributions over the years, both large and small. As you know, any amount helps to further the ministry of God’s church.

In your estate planning, have you thought about leaving an endowment or other offering to your church? These gifts help to carry on the ministry of the gospel in our community. Why not add your name to the list of faithful witnesses who remembered the church before you? Because of generous saints, our church has been sharing God’s love and grace for over 250 years!

Think about how much a gift to the church would mean to you, your family, and the Christ’s Lutheran Community.

For more information, contact Brian Fenstermacher or Joan Kratz.

Looking for the perfect

Christmas Gift?

Give the gift that keeps on giving. Honor a loved one with a brick in the Memorial Garden. The cost of the bricks are $75 for a 6x6” or $100 for a 6x9”. A symbol may be added for $10 per brick.

Order forms are available on the wire rack in the narthex.

For more information, speak with Bob Hosier.

2020 Offering

Envelopes

The offering envelopes for 2020 will soon be available for pickup in the church narthex. Please stop by and pick them up!

Also, if you can help deliver any to save on postage, please do so! Thanks!

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GIANT GIFT CARDS

Cash for Causes

Thanks to all who participated in our Giant Gift Card Program. All monies received through this program benefit our social ministry projects. The purchaser receives the FULL value of the gift card and the church receives 5%! Money is due upon receipt of the gift card. A sign-up sheet is posted on the Narthex bulletin board.

For more information, speak with Deb Nace.

Quakertown Ministerium

FREE Community Dinner December 5th at 5:45pm

(Doors open at 5:15pm - 1st Thursday of each month)

Trinity Lutheran Church 102 No. Hellertown Ave., Quakertown

The OUTreach Committee will meet on Sunday, January 5th at 10:30am.


Parish

Life

Christ’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, Trumbauersville

Evangelism The Committee on Evangelism, . . . shall try to restore those who have lapsed from active membership, bring new members into the fellowship of the church, and recruit, equip, & support members of the congregation for these activities . . .

The Real Meaning of Christmas by Joan Clifton Costner

C is for the Christ Child and the child in all of us.

H is for the Heart of God, in Whom we place our trust.

R is for our Redeemer, Who is finished with His chore.

I is for Isaiah who had told it all before.

S is for the Shepherd, lowly shepherd who came to see.

T is for the Wise Men, who were wise beyond degree.

M is for a Manger, a simple manger where he lay.

A is for bright Angels who were standing by that day.

S is for the Star that shone and still shines out today!

Your sister in Christ, Nicole DeReiter, Evangelism Chairperson

Coffee Hour Sponsors!

Dec. 1 The Nace Family

Dec. 8 Cookie Exchange!

Dec. 15 The Voght Family

Dec. 22 Sponsor Needed!

Dec. 24 Pastor Hopcke

Dec. 29 Sponsor Needed!

To sponsor a coffee hour means: set

up, baking (or buying) goodies, and clean up.

If you have any questions, please speak with June

Grove or Susan Trainer.

Christmas Caroling Sunday,

December 22nd

At 2pm on Sunday, December 22nd, we will gather at the church in order to carpool to some of our shut-ins for Christmas Caroling. Mark your calendar!

EVERYONE is invited to JOIN US!

Longest Night

Worship Service Saturday

December 21st

7:00pm at First UCC

Quakertown

This is a service of peace & healing offered

to those who may not be as “joyous” as the

season expects. It is designed for those

who have experienced a loss in the past

year, such as the loss of a loved one, a job,

or some other life-changing event.

All are welcome!

COFFEE HOUR Sponsors are needed for January!

Please sign-up if you can help! For more information,

please speak with June Grove or Susan Trainer.


Altar Flower Sponsors are needed for

February 2020!

Cost is $15.00 per week

SCHOOL NAME: Christ Ev. Lutheran Church School ID #26842

Our Sunday School is participating in the Giant A+ School Rewards Program, a fundraising program that runs through March 14, 2020. We can earn CASH through this exciting program.

You can help! Log on to www.giantfoodstores.com/aplus and choose “Designate Your School” from the A+ menu to register your card online. Then, each time you shop at Giant using your Bonus Card, you will earn CASH for our Sunday School! We will receive a check at the end of the program.

For more information, speak with Deb Nace.

Gently used and clean stuffed animals are needed as prizes for the Christmas Carnival on Dec. 14th. The animals are given as prizes for the Lollipop Pull game at this event.

For more information about the Christmas Carnival, speak with Deb Nace or Joan Kratz.

Thank you!

Christmas Cookie

Exchange

Sunday, December 8th

Everyone is invited to bring Christmas Cookies to Church!

We will share the cookies at Coffee Hour and then we’ll have containers available

for folks to take some cookies home with them too!

Mark your Calendar!

Annual Meeting Sun., February 2nd

10:15am

Sun., Dec. 1 First Sunday of Advent 9:00am Ringing in New Church Year Holy Communion 10:15am Coffee Hour 10:30am Decorate Church for Christmas

Sun., Dec. 8 Second Sunday of Advent 9:00am Holy Communion 10:15am Christmas Cookie Exchange

Sun., Dec. 15 Third Sunday of Advent 9:00am Holy Communion 10:15am Coffee Hour

Sun., Dec. 22 Fourth Sunday of Advent 9:00am Holy Communion 10:15am Coffee Hour


Quilters &

STITCHES OF LOVE

The Quilters and the Stitches of Love groups

meet together! They meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month* at 7pm. *FYI: They are taking a break in December, but will resume in

January 2020.

Whether you like to quilt, knit, crochet, or sew,

you are welcome! Even if you don’t know how to do any of these things, but are willing to learn, you are welcome!

ALL interested folks are welcome to join them!

The next Quilters & Stitches of Love gatherings:

Tuesday, January 14th at 7:00pm

News!

In October we served 173 Households: 175 Children, 224 Adults, 123 Seniors. During the month we also received a total of 2,543 pounds of donations! Special Thanks to Leah Foster who collected 240 lbs. to donate to our pantry! (See picture below)

Christmas food pickup will be on December 15th. We're preparing for at least 50 families. We served about that for Thanksgiving.

During Advent, the Social Ministry Committee is encouraging folks to do the “Reverse Advent

Calendar that’s included in this newsletter. To participate, simply find an empty box and fill it with the items listed on the calendar (other items may be substituted). Full boxes may be brought to church on Christmas Eve or anytime after Christmas. Please make sure the dates on the food are good, we cannot give away out of date foods. Thank you for your continued support!

May you all have a blessed Christmas! Deb Nace & Gary Nace

Social Ministry Chairperson/Pantry Coordinator

& Saturday, December 7th

9am – 2pm

Trumbauersville Fire Co.

CELC Stitches will have a table at this

Bazaar. If you are able to help sit at our

table during the bazaar, please let Pastor

Carolann know!

Otherwise, come and shop! There will be

a variety of vendors and craftspeople.

Homemade jewelry, wood crafts, LuLaRoe,

as well as homemade Christmas items, etc.

will be available for purchase. The Fire Co.

will host a bake sale, kitchen, and basket

raffle tickets!

Jr. Girl Scout Troop #2003 is selling Turkey & Italian Hoagies for $6 each!

Orders are due Dec. 6th (Sign-up sheet in Narthex) & pick-up at church is on Dec. 14th (10:30am-12pm)

For more info., call Lisa Betz at 215-939-1484

Leah Foster, local youth who collected

240lbs. of food for FEAST Pantry! Thanks Leah! You ROCK!


The UPreach Committee will meet on Thursday, January 9th at 8:00pm.


YOUTH GROUP Youth group is for anyone in grades 6-12.

Join us ! The following is planned:

Sun., Dec. 1 10:30am Decorate Church

2:30pm Confirmation Class

Sun., Dec. 8 10:30am Christmas Cookie Exchange

Sat., Dec. 14 11:30am Christmas Carnival at QUMC

Sun., Dec. 15 2:30pm Confirmation Class

Sat., Dec. 21 9:00am Fudge & Cookie Making

7:00pm Longest Night Worship at First UCC

Sun., Dec. 22 2:00pm Christmas Caroling to Shut-ins

Tue., Dec. 24 7:00pm Christmas Eve Worship at CELC

Sat., Jan. 4 2:00pm Christmas Program practice

Sun., Jan. 5 9:00am Youth-led Worship & Coffee Hour

Sun., Jan. 12 2:30pm Confirmation Class

Sun., Jan. 19 5:30pm Confirmation Class

7:00pm Lock-In (pick-up @9am Monday 1/20)

Join us and bring friends! Mark Your calendars!

Advent Families

The following folks will be lighting the Advent Wreath for us during worship . . .

Dec. 1 Advent I The Gerhart, Jr. Family

Dec. 8 Advent II Kim Howatt & Susan Trainer

Dec. 15 Advent III The Rickert Family

Dec. 22 Advent IV Volunteer Family Needed!

Christmas Program:

Arise & Shine Sunday,

January 5th 9am

This will be a Christmas worship service offered by the church’s youth. If you or your child would like to participate, please speak with Pastor Carolann. The confirmation class will be taking the lead in this production, but we need ALL of the children to help!

We will practice on Sat., Jan. 4th at 2pm!

Christmas Choir Rehearsal

Thursday, December 12th at 6:45pm

If you are willing and able to sing in the choir on Christmas Eve — join us for practice on Thursday, Dec. 12th!

For more information, speak with Cathy

Bells of Blessings Choir The Bells will be playing in Church on the 1st Sunday

of Advent, December 1st!

Please join us for worship as we “ring in” the new church year!


BULLETIN SPONSORS

Dec. 1 Amanda Howatt in loving honor of her grandmother, Sandra Kern’s Birthday

Dec. 8 Marilyn Bobb in loving honor of her mom, Virginia Parvin’s birthday

Dec. 15 Andy & Emilia Hosier in loving memory of his grandmother, Marie C. Hosier

Dec. 22 Sharon Stump in loving honor of her daughters, Trisha & Stacy

Dec. 24 Marie Griffith in loving memory of her husband, Harry’s Birthday

Dec. 29 Phyllis Heckler in loving memory of Loved Ones

ALTAR FLOWER SPONSORS

Dec. 1 Kim Howatt in loving honor of her mother, Sandy Kern’s Birthday

Dec. 8 Cindy & David Salatino in loving memory of her brother, David Kugler’s Birthday

Dec. 15 Linda Arnowitt in loving memory of her father, Gerald A. Arnowitt

Dec. 22 Cindy & David Salatino in loving memory of her parents, Bertha & Fred Kugler’s Wedding Anniversary

Dec. 24 Marie Griffith in loving memory of her husband, Harry’s Birthday

Dec. 29 Sharon Stump in loving honor of her daughters, Trisha & Stacy

Confirmation will be held on Sundays, Dec. 1st & 15th

at 2:30pm in the church library. For more information,

speak with Pastor Carolann.

Worship Cancellation We are registered with

Channel 69!

You can now check for worship

cancellations due to inclement weather on

Channel 69 WFMZ-TV

or www.wfmz.com

2019 Average Sunday Worship Attendance

October 30 Year to date 43

# of folks who attended worship in October: 55

Avg. # of folks who attended worship in 2019: 78

2020

Flower & Bulletin

Sponsors The new sign-up sheets are posted!

You can also use signup Genius!

The cost for sponsoring is as follows: Bulletins: $15.00 per week Flowers: $15.00 for both vases

The following people made donations to our Memorial Fund

in loving memory of Richard Bambu:

Pat & Neal Bossert Phyllis Heckler

Rev. Carolann Hopcke Joan Kratz

Gary & Debbie Nace Dean & Linda Niemenski

Eugene Ortt Christine & Frederick Stehle Jr.

Frank & Susan Trainer Donald & Mary Wagner

The total amount received so far in loving memory of Richard is $475.


Congregational Meeting Update!

2019 Council Election – We needed a total of 8 members to make a full 12-member council: 4 three year terms; 1 one year term, and 3 two year terms. Beth Bernabei, Nicole DeReiter, Cindy Fenstermacher, Kim Howatt, Amy Ruscavage & Frank Trainer were all elected to church council. We are so thankful for their willingness to serve God as council members!

2020 Proposed Budget – The 2020 proposed budget was approved with no changes.

Old Business: Pavilion Roof – Brian Fenstermacher gave an update on the roof. He was happy to report that the project came in under budget! All extra monies will be kept in a separate account for other capital improvements. Brian thanked everyone who helped in any way—by donating to the project, helping with the physical labor, and/or providing food and drink for the workers. Special thanks were given to Brian for coordinating this important project and Fred Reith for his invaluable knowledge and skills.

New Business: Christmas Tree - we talked about possibly buying an artificial tree for the sanctuary. We decided to have a live tree, but to buy a bag to put under the tree to help with clean up. We also suggested getting a skinnier tree that’s not as tall as previous years so that we might set up the chancel differently.

Kneelers - we were blessed to receive 2 kneelers from St. John’s, Quakertown. We looked at the kneelers from St. John’s alongside the kneeler we already have. We chose which 2 to keep, and the 3rd kneeler will be donated to St. John’s, Sumneytown. Both of these kneelers have cushions.

Annual Congregational Meeting – Sunday, February 2, 2020. Please save the date and join us as we review 2019!

Ministry Planning Meeting – Susan Trainer asked everyone who is able to gather in January to discuss our church’s mission plan for the coming year. The council will be setting the date for this gathering at their December meeting. We want to review what we are doing well, and maybe let go of some things that no longer fit our mission.

Thanks to all who were able to stay for this important meeting. We appreciate everyone’s input!

Yours in Christ, Susan Trainer

1st Justin Cole Ryan Cole

2nd Bill Hafler

3rd Ryan Gibson Dietra Kartsounas

6th Denise Heckler

7th Mary Lederer

12th Matthew Bernabei Melanie Christian Colin Patterson

13th Amy Griffin-Otterberg

16th Noah Schaffer

18th Jonathan Sell

20th Teresa Maute-Carr Frank Rota

21st Irene Knickerbocker Marguerite Wilkins

24th Stacy Seifert

27th Trevor Nace

28th Joy Berton Tom Karwowski Kevin Nace

29th Heather Gendeloff Fred Reith

30th June Grove Hilary Mashas Trudi Williams

PLEASE PRAY FOR:

Brian Alderfer Alice Matthew Amore Matthew Bernabei Brad & Kelly Dorothy Brinkman Ellen Brown Mark Caruso Trevor Chenette & Family Rachel DiGiuno Mary Jane Fitzgerald Jessie Fluck Kevin Fox Lester Fox Rose Fox Evelyn Gerhart (Paul) Paul Gerhart, Sr. Tommy Green Vicky Griffin Renee Heckert Derek Heller Eleanor Hummel Jean Jimmy Allen Keller Clyde Keller Chuck Kyle Jaden Leiby Kim Mallery Walter Orlowski Minnie Pearl Pete Wayne Reiss Annabelle Reith Andrea Reynolds Peggy Rickert George Roberts Mary Roberts Miriam Schaub Edith Sigmans Arleen Smith Ron Stroble Larry Sweigart Tom Trainer Bob Wilkins

Families of Richard Bambu, Margaret Gyuricsko, Clyde Harwick, Jack Reynolds, Betty Russell & Ruth Swanson

People will remain on the prayer list for a month. Please notify the church office if someone needs to be included beyond that time. It’s helpful to use prayer list forms.

Our Military Personnel: Nicholas Bitting, Trevor Brown, Cedric Crowder,

Megan Crowder, Tyler Deen, Col. Carl Devitz, Josh Fox, Chase Hanley, Corey Hanley, Cybil Krout, Josh McCarty, Ian Paquette,

Matthew Pscheid, Avery Sherman, Elliot Stauffer, Tobin Stauffer, Christine Taylor, and Matt Toft


Snow Shoveling Volunteers Needed!

If you are able to help shovel the apron

by the front doors of the church and the sidewalks, please sign up on the Narthex bulletin board and just come help when it snows!!

Thanks for your help!

Worship with Lessons & Carols

9am on Sunday, Dec. 29th

Please join us!

Church Council

Will MEET on

Sunday,

DECEMBER 8th

at 10:45am.

Sponsors are needed for

2020! Cost is $15.00 per week.

Please help sponsor if you can.

Church: Phone: 215-536-3193

E-mail: [email protected] Web Site: http://www.christslutheran.com

Church Officers: Susan Trainer, President (215) 538-1896 Bob Hosier, Vice President (610) 346-6608 Teresa Maute-Carr, Council Sec. (215) 534-0259 Brian Fenstermacher, Treasurer (215) 529-9118 Joan Kratz, Financial Sec. (267) 249-8153 Rev. Carolann Hopcke, Pastor (215) 529-1473

Committee Chairpersons:

INREACH: Communications Erika Krauthauser (267) 772-0378 Finance Committee Brian Fenstermacher (215) 529-9118 Memorial Garden Bob Hosier (610) 346-6608 Mutual Ministry Bob Hosier (610) 346-6608 Property Committee Brian Fenstermacher (215) 529-9118 Stewardship Committee Mike Patterson (215) 266-1318

OUTREACH: Evangelism Committee Nicole DeReiter (484) 951-4705 Parish Life Committee Linda Niemenski (215) 536-1158 Social Ministry Committee Gary Nace (215) 536-7152

UPREACH: Worship & Music & Bells of Blessings Marguerite Wilkins (610) 838-7745 Christian Education Volunteer Needed!

Milestone Ministry Amy Ruscavage (215) 529-0595 Youth Ministry Volunteer Needed!


Help us decorate for Christmas! On Sunday, December 1st at 10:30am (after worship), we will be decorating our church for the celebration of Christmas! We will be putting up and decorating the Christmas tree!

Everyone is invited to help!

Please mark your calendars! We need YOU!

What is Stewardship?

Stewardship is not just

a matter of raising funds;

it’s about raising Christians.

Stewardship is not

a matter of budgets;

it’s a matter of Faith!

Leave your Checkbook

at home. We now accept electronic donations!

EFT (Checking/Savings) Credit/Debit Card

A Simple, Generous Choice Electronic giving is a convenient way to

provide consistent financial support to our

church. Forms are available on the rack in

the narthex. For more information, please

speak with Brian Fenstermacher.

Participate Today!

Mutual Ministry Reminder

In our ongoing goal of keeping communication open, please contact Pastor Carolann if any of the following situations apply:

1) You know someone who is “shut-in” and is in need of pastoral care or communion.

2) You are aware of a former member of Christ’s Lutheran who is considering returning to our congregation and would like a pastoral contact or visit.

3) You have information of someone who has expressed an interest in visiting or joining our church.

4) You know that someone is in the hospital and could use a pastoral visit or contact.

In peace, Bob Hosier

Mutual Ministry Chairperson

Longest Night Worship Saturday, December 21st at 7pm at First UCC

Christmas Eve Worship Tuesday, December 24th at 7pm

Candlelight Worship with Holy Communion

Lessons & Carols First Sunday of Christmas Sunday, Dec. 29th at 9am

Youth-led Worship & Christmas Program 2nd Sunday of Christmas, January 5th at 9am

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Pastor Carolann will be on vacation from

Wednesday, Dec. 25th through Wed., Jan. 1st.


Thanksgiving Food Baskets

Once again, the Social Ministry Committee would like to thank everyone who contributed to our Thanksgiving Food Baskets. Because of your help we were able to help over 60 families with Thanksgiving Dinner!

Special thanks to the Milford-Trumbauersville Democrats for their faithful food drives each month. We also offer special thanks to Leah Foster who organized a food drive in her neighborhood !

We are truly blessed!

Thanks & Giving

Sunday!

On Sundays, November 10th & 17th we celebrated the joy of giving thanks to God for the living saints and God’s many blessings. We took time to write thank you notes to the living saints in our lives. We also took time to offer our thanks to God in the form of our financial commitments. (Additional pledge cards are available on the wire rack in the narthex.)

We are most certainly blessed!

Once again this year we have the

opportunity to give a gift that will change

someone’s life! Through the ELCA’s Good

Gifts program — you can choose a

life-changing, charitable gift such as a goat,

water well, school fees, chicks, bees, etc. and

give a donation in honor of a friend or loved

one this Christmas! You may keep the orna-

ment to give/send to your

honoree so they know what gift was sent in

their name! All checks should be made pay-

able to CELC & be sure to write Good Gifts &

the chosen gift in the memo line. The cost of

the gifts begin as low as $10.

For more information,

please speak with Deb Nace.

Puzzle Answers

Bible Quiz Answer

Christmas Angel Giving Tree

We're trying something new this year— we've been in contact with Grand View Hospital (thank you Teresa Maute-Carr!) and we're going to give them small Teddy Bears for the children that are in the hospital over the holidays. There will be 'Bear' tags on the tree for $5 - you can take a tag, put your name on it and attach cash/check and return to church. We will also have the Heifer International tags for chicks, pigs, etc.in different denominations as we've done previous years. Helping locally and worldwide. Items due by Dec. 15th!

Please contact Deb Nace or Joan Kratz for more information.


Enclosed in this newsletter is a Reverse Advent Calendar. Simply collect the suggested items in a box over the season & bring it to church on

Christmas Eve or the Sunday after. All items benefit our FEAST Pantry.

Thanks for your help!

We offer our Thanks to Phyllis Heckler for purchasing new attendance folders for our pews. It was past time to replace some of them.

Thanks Phyllis, for your generosity!

The Youth Group would like to thank everyone who supported our Hoagie Sale in November! We had fun making them & we hope you enjoyed them! Thanks!

The Presence Jar There is nothing more valuable than the gift of our time. On

the back of the Reverse Advent Calendar are 33 activities to cut apart and put in a jar.

Challenge yourself to do one tag a day for the season of

Christmas or Epiphany. Give the gift of yourself to yourself, your family, friends, or even your church.

Good Luck!

Advent Bible Study During Advent we will be

focusing on the Light that Jesus brought into the world.

Please join us on Wednesdays in December at 7pm

for a Bible study on this theme. All are Welcome!

We gather to WORSHIP God, EQUIP people with a faith that works in everyday life, and to SERVE & WELCOME all with God’s grace.

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PO Box 569

Trumbauersville, PA 18970

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Christmas Program:

Arise & Shine 9 am on Sunday,

January 5th Rehearsal will be on

Saturday, Jan. 4th at 2:00pm.

Please join us if you want to participate! Christmas Worship Schedule

Christmas Eve Worship 7pm

Lessons & Carols on Sunday, Dec. 29th at 9am!

Table Grace (Tune: Rock Around the Clock)

God is great, God is good and we thank Him for our food.

We’re gonna thank him in the morning, noon and night.

We’re gonna thank our God ‘cause he’s out of sight!

Amen (ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch) Amen (ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch-ch)

January Newsletter Deadline is

Sunday, Dec. 8th

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