Dorrance, PA
There is a box in the bell tower for Christmas Cards for our local veterans who are residents at the VA Hospital. The last day to put cards in the box is December 15. Thank you for remembering those men and women who served our country.
Anyone wishing to present music prior to the Christmas Eve Service is asked to see Denise Dean. We will begin at 7:00 pm and conclude at 7:30 pm. If you are more inclined to read a poem or selection, that would be very welcome also.
We have heard many names for our Savior. For our cantata this Christmas, our choirs will reveal many of the names used to describe Jesus. With scripture passages explaining the origin of the songs and hymns containing references to Jesus’ many names, our choirs will bring to light our history of including such references as […]
CHRISTMAS PARTY – DECEMBER 14 Our Christmas Party will be held on December 14 from 10 am to 12 pm. We are asking all the kids to bring a couple pieces of fruit for the baskets for our shut-ins. The Sunday school will be sponsoring Ruth’s Place this year. They are in need of […]
Please be generous in giving to our church ministries supported by this offering: Phoebe Devitt Home Bethany Children’s Home 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 not used to […]
ALTAR FLOWER CHART The 2020 chart for the altar flowers is on the table in the Narthex. The price is $14.00 for 1 vase or $24.00 for 2 vases. Please pay Chris Dietrich for the dates you sponsor. POINSETTIA SIGN-UP SHEETS There are sign-up sheets on the tables in the Narthex doorway for you to […]
On October 19 Members of Emmanuel UCC are shown preparing take-out turkey dinners in the social hall as Megan and Mark Ceaser were busy boxing desserts.
One of the appointed scripture lessons on the month of October was The Parable of the Persistent Widow and the Unjust judge. The main theme of my sermon was, of course, to delve deeper into this parable and relate it to our lives and the life of the church. The parable of the persistent widow […]
We have Gift Card Fundraiser through Great Lakes Scrip Center and includes tons of cards – from Advance Auto Parts to Wet Seal (young women’s clothing). By purchasing the gift card through Great Lake Scrip, our church earns a percentage of the sale price. They make great gifts for Christmas. Lisa Ceaser will be taking […]
The Sunday School will be collecting monetary donations for $5 gift cards to McDonalds. Deadline for donations is November 24th. If you wish to make a donation, please see Lisa Rinehimer. Their goal is to be able to purchase 30 gift cards. The Sunday school will also be collecting women’s hats and gloves […]