Response to the Elementary School Shootings in Newton, Connecticut The world is too much with us this holy season. With the unspeakable tragedy in Newtown on December 14, the sweet songs of youth choirs heralding the Holy Birth are all but drowned out in responders’ sirens and parents’ wails. We weep, we all weep. And […]

No – you’re not confused and neither am I. I know it is not January 1. It is, however the new liturgical year beginning with the season of Advent. This is a very exciting time in the liturgical year – decorating, lighting candles, children’s programs, youth cookie baking, special music, Christmas Eve talent and services. […]

We received a slew of thank you letters for our benevolence donations to Lancaster Theological Seminary, Phoebe Homes and Bethany Children’s Home. Each month we make a disbursement to these PNEC associated organizations to fulfill our annual budgeted benevolence support. Without us and other congregations that refuse to abandon them, these very important ministries would […]

The blood drive with our Boy Scouts on Monday, November 12 was a good start for an annual event. I’m working with the Red Cross to get us in the rotation. That way we won’t be scheduled too close to other drives in our area and donors will be able to donate regularly. We had […]

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Sunday, December 9, after our Worship Service. The proposed 2010 Budget was approved by the Consistory for distribution in the weekly bulletins and extra copies are available on the table in the Narthex. NOTICE TO ALL COMMITEES, TEAMS AND ASSOCIATIONS: In accordance with our Constitution […]

There are sign-up sheets on the tables in the Narthex and next to the fellowship hall doorway for you to purchase poinsettias to decorate our sanctuary. The last day to sign up is December 9. ALTAR FLOWER CHART The chart for the altar flowers is on the table in the Narthex. The price is still […]

We will meet after the Annual Meeting on December 9 for caroling. After stopping for lunch at McDonald’s, we’ll raise our voices and spirits as we sing songs of the season to residents of our local nursing homes and to our homebound. Come with us and sing glory to the newborn king!

This year’s program will be a cantata with the speaking parts written by Dwain Straight. Dwain created this cantata and included many Christmas carols that we know and love. Anyone who enjoys singing is welcome to join us for practice on Wednesday evenings. There are still some soliloquies (a one-paragraph or one-line speaking part) that […]

The Giving Tree has been set up in the Narthex. Bernie Baluta, at the McKinney Clinic, asks that we provide men’s gifts. There is a great hardship among our middle/older age men and she appreciates our help in ministering to their needs. Just take an ornament, purchase the item listed on it, wrap it, tape […]

Please be generous in giving to our church ministries supported by this offering: $150 to Phoebe Devitt Home $150 to Bethany Children’s Home $250 to Lancaster Theological Seminary These organizations sincerely need and appreciate your support. Every penny counts with today’s expenses, so please give generously. The “Christmas Offering” is a benevolence offering and is […]