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Tuesday Night Advent Study
December 6, 13, & 20
7PM in the Chapel
The Angels of Christmas: We will be exploring the four angelic visits surrounding the birth of Jesus with Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds.
Please join us!
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Yoga on Tuesdays in the Zabor Room!
Gentle Yoga at 10AM
Gentle Chair Yoga at 12PM
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
Next Sessions on December 6
Gentle Yoga is a 60-75 minute class. Please bring your own mat. If you don't have a mat, one can be provided.
Gentle Chair Yoga is typically a 45 minute long class. No equipment or previous Yoga experience needed!
Both classes are led by JoAnne Monahan, a certified Kripalu and Chair Yoga Instructor. If you have any questions, please email either JoAnne at [email protected] or Betsy at [email protected].
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Community Conversation
This Week
Tuesday, December 6 at 1:30PM
Join us by video and/or audio. We will share, pray, & check in with each other.
Click to join:
https://zoom.us/j/515677818
Or call 1-646-558-8656 & enter:
Meeting ID# 515 677 818
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Adopt a Family this Christmas!
The KenCrest Family Fund helps brighten the holidays by providing gifts to families in our community
Adopt a family, and purchase items from their wish list! Please email [email protected] if interested and specify if you would like to adopt a small (2-3 individuals), medium (4-6), or large family (7+).
Click HERE for all of the details. Gifts needed by Friday, December 9.
Unable to purchase gifts? Click HERE to make a donation.
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Thank you to our talented musicians & tech booth personnel, and to our Advent Wreath lighters who brought to you our December 4, Second Sunday of Advent, worship services: | |
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Tech Booth:
*Ken Barber
*Cindy Clawson
*Sean H.
*James Sylvester
Advent Wreath Lighters:
*Stan Hamilton (8:30)
*The Mulhearn Family: Jim, Leah, Ellie, Violet, & Jack (10)
*Lorraine Pruitt (11:30)
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Musicians:
*Dave Barber - drums
*Aidan Fell - bass
*Kathy Harrod - organ (11:30)
*Jamie Johnson - baritone
*Mary Jones - keyboards and vocals
*Chris Schmer - Praise Band Leader
*Lisa Thomas - piano (8:30)
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Donuts & Devos will meet on Sunday, December 11 at 11AM in Sacred Grounds
Tweens & Youth are encouraged to join us for donuts and conversations about life, faith, & your questions. Bring a friend!
Remember that you need to attend these sessions and participate in our activities to be part of our Mission Trip next Summer.
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Poinsettias for the Sanctuary this Christmas Season!
You may purchase one or more of these beautiful plants “In Memory Of” or “In Honor Of” someone special for $20 each.
Flowers must be ordered in advance. Please place your order by Sunday, December 11.
Click HERE to order and pay online. Order Forms will also be available in the Chapel and Sanctuary.
Following the last Christmas Eve service, you may take your flowers to enjoy.
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Lunch & Learn on Friday, December 16
12PM in Christian Fellowship Hall
Dr. Margaret Fitzpatrick will speak about effectively managing dizziness and balance as you age.
Pizza and salad lunch provided to all who sign up by Sunday, December 11.
Sign up sheets are in the Chapel and Sanctuary, or contact Betsy at [email protected].
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Feast of Justice Volunteerpalooza!
Sundays: December 11 & December 18
12-4:30PM
Extra volunteer help is needed with:
•sorting & organizing dry goods
•distribution
Click HERE to sign up for Volunteerpalooza 2022!
Questions? Email [email protected] or call 215-268-3510.
Location: 3101 Tyson Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149. Use the Sackett Street entrance.
Mission: Addressing Hunger, Meeting Needs, and Inspiring Hope as we work for Abundant Justice in Northeast Philadelphia and beyond
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Christmas Eve 2022 Services
Join us for worship on Saturday, December 24
3PM Traditional Service: BOTH in-person & livestreamed. A festive celebration with carols, organ, and a Christmas message.
7PM Contemporary Service: BOTH in-person & livestreamed. An energetic celebration of Jesus' birth with praise music, an interactive Children's Time, and a Christmas message.
10PM Lessons & Carols: in-person ONLY. A quiet, introspective service with scripture and song.
Holy Communion served at all 3 services
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Please consider Gloria Dei Church for year-end charitable contributions
Those of you who are required to take minimum distributions from your IRA, did you know that you can ask your IRA custodian to send a donation directly to Gloria Dei Church and get the benefit of a charitable deduction without itemizing?
The custodian will mail the contribution to Gloria Dei, and it will count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD), but is not counted as taxable income on your federal tax return.
Talk to you IRA custodian today! Thank you so much for your generosity!
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Tuesday, December 13
Volunteer at Caring For Friends
5PM-8PM
Northeast Philly location:
12271 Townsend Road
Meet us at Caring For Friends to help prepare and package meals for people in need in the greater Philadelphia area. Hair nets and aprons provided. Closed-toe shoes required. Anyone ages 12 and up can volunteer!
Click HERE to volunteer for December 13.
Upcoming volunteer dates: January 10, February 21, & March 14
Questions? Contact Dana at [email protected] or call 215-947-8200
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Try Someone Else's Life on For Size
Monday, December 19
11AM in Sacred Grounds
Next in the series: “Same Sex Parenting”
Join us for this intriguing series & experience a different world for 30 days. We watch a DVD each time we gather seeing what it's like for someone to experience first-hand a world antithetical to their own existence for a month. Discussion to follow.
All adults welcome! Contact Betsy for more information: [email protected].
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Socks for the Streets
4th Annual Sock Drive
now through December 20
Please bring your donations with you to church on Sunday, or drop them off to the Church Office during the week. New socks ONLY please!
Click HERE for more information or contact [email protected].
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It's the Sweetest Time of the Year!
Order DIY Holiday Cookie Kits, Ornaments & Bracelets in support of One House At A Time
Each DIY cookie kit from The Sweet Spot contains 16-18 fresh baked cookies, icing piping bags, and candy to decorate your own delicious masterpieces. Priced at $25, $5 from each box goes to the Beds for Kids program
Click HERE to order.
Click HERE to order an ornament or Pura Vida bracelet.
Cookie kit, ornament & bracelet pickup date:
Saturday, December 17 from 8-11AM at the OHAAT office/warehouse
421 Pike Rd., Unit 5, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
Questions? Contact Sara Baumgardner at sara@ohaat.org.
OHAAT's Beds for Kids program provides children and youth living in poverty with beds, bedding, and tools that encourage healthy bedtime habits, so they can get the quality and sufficient sleep they need to thrive.
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Shop Christmas gifts that make a difference through the ELCA's Good Gift Christmas Catalog
Today's feature: Piglet
Oink to the World! This little piggy couldn’t be a bigger lifesaver. This gift is a source of natural fertilizer that helps crops grow tall and strong, and can also be sold at the market for extra income when it's needed.
Give in honor of someone special and send a card to share the news. Give online and personalize free, printed cards to be sent directly to you or your loved ones by December 12 for expected delivery before December 25.
Click HERE to see all the ELCA Christmas Good Gifts choices starting at $10.
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MINISTRY TEAM AND OFFICE STAFF
Lead Pastor: Karyn L. Wiseman, [email protected]
Senior and Lay Ministry: Betsy Maier, [email protected]
Kids and Family: Dana Harrison, [email protected]
Tweens & Youth: Pastor Karyn; Dana Harrison
Praise Band Leader: Chris Schmer, [email protected]
Office Staff: Susan Earp, Bookkeeper, [email protected]; Jennifer Suit, Office Manager, [email protected]; [email protected]
Property: [email protected]; Jeff DeHaven, [email protected]; Keisha Wilkens, [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm; Friday: 9:30am-1:00pm
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