Welcome to Emmanuel UCC Dorrance   |   7768 Blue Ridge Trail   |   Mountain Top Pa 18707   |   570-868-5675
2020 Jan 3

From the Pastor’s Desk

As we began the season of Advent on November 28th, 2021, we also began a new church year. That church year is marked by a new set of scripture readings from the New Common Lectionary. The Revised Common Lectionary is a lectionary of readings or pericopes from the Bible for use in Christian worship, making provision for the liturgical year with its pattern of observances of […]

“The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, To give to each person according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds. — Jeremiah 17:9-10 (NASV)

Annual Meeting of the Congregation

OF THE CONGREGATION The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Sunday, December 19, after our Worship Service.  The proposed 2022 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 […]

“The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, To give to each person according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds. — Jeremiah 17:9-10 (NASV)
Christmas Cards

Christmas Cards for Vets

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 19.  Thank you for remembering those men and women who served our country.

“The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, To give to each person according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds. — Jeremiah 17:9-10 (NASV)
Christmas Cards for Vets

Christmas Eve

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. 

“The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, To give to each person according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds. — Jeremiah 17:9-10 (NASV)

Christmas Party December 11th

Our Christmas Party will be held on December 11 from at 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 collecting men’s white crew socks. The Sunday school kids will wrap them. They are also collecting monetary donations […]

“The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, To give to each person according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds. — Jeremiah 17:9-10 (NASV)
Christmas

Christmas Offering Envelope

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 […]

“The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, To give to each person according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds. — Jeremiah 17:9-10 (NASV)
Altar Flowers

Altar Flower Sign Ups

The 2022 chart for the altar flowers is on the table in the Narthex.  The price is  $18.00 for 1 vase or $30.00 for 2 vases.  Please pay Chris Dietrich for the dates you sponsor.

“The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, To give to each person according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds. — Jeremiah 17:9-10 (NASV)
Bingo!

CASH Bingo!

CASH bingo to be held at Emmanuel UCC located in Dorrance, PA (near MountainTop).There will be 20 games for $25 plus 5 special games including a grand prize finale. The grand prize special will be a jackpot worth $200! Food and drinks will be available to purchase. Choose from pizza, hot dogs, chips, pretzels, and […]

“The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, To give to each person according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds. — Jeremiah 17:9-10 (NASV)
2021Mar10 Lenten Service

From the Pastor’s Desk

Worry        “It is distrust of God to be troubled about what is to come; impatience against God to be troubled with what is present; and anger at God to be troubled for what is past.”  (Simon Patrick 1625–1707)       There is an organization established by a professor of psychology to study the whole question of […]

“The heart is more deceitful than all else And is desperately sick; Who can understand it? I, the LORD, search the heart, I test the mind, To give to each person according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds. — Jeremiah 17:9-10 (NASV)