Our program will be presented on Sunday, December 18, during our worship service. Christmas in Song and Scripture, We all know the story of how our Savior was born in a lowly manger in a small town. It seems like every year the scripture passages reporting the events surrounding Jesus’ birth are repeated. But do […]
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Special Music – 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.
Sunday School News
THANKSGIVING DINNERS – Thank you for being so generous. We again were able to provide meals for ten families thanks to you.
CHRISTMAS PARTY – DECEMBER 17
Our Christmas Party will be held on December 17 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 and a new or “gently used” stuffed animal or toy to be wrapped for the children of the McKinney Clinic. We […]
The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree has been set up in the Narthex. Just take an ornament, purchase the item listed on it, wrap it, tape the ornament to the package and place it under the tree. You may also include a card from you and your family.
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 build up the […]
Bethany Christmas List
Copies of the 2017 Christmas Wish List are on the table in the Narthex. Please note that the children at Bethany are teenagers. Specific gift items are included on the Christmas Wish List or if you prefer, the children love to receive gift cards to department stores, craft stores, area malls, etc. Please choose age-appropriate […]
Flower Sign-Ups
POINSETTIA SIGN-UP SHEETS 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 18. ALTAR FLOWER CHART The 2017 chart for the altar flowers is on the table in the Narthex. […]
Thank You!
The following letters are posted on the bulletin board in the bell tower: A thank you letter from Phoebe Ministries for our 2016 Benevolence donation of $500. Your generosity provides programs and activities for their residents. A thank you letter from CWS for our CROP Hunger Walk Donation of $594.00. With your help, vulnerable children […]
Come hear our candidate preach on January 8th!
Dear Friends, The Search Committee has been working hard these past many months to find a pastor that would be the right fit for our congregation. We reviewed many ministerial profiles looking for the candidate that God put in our path, and through prayer and unanimous consent, we found him in Pastor Louis Aita. On […]