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Community Conversation
This Week:
Tuesday, November 30
@ 1PM
Join us for our Community Conversation
by video and/or audio.
We will share, pray, & check in
with each other.
Click to join:
Or call 1-646-558-8656 & enter:
Meeting ID# 515 677 818
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Click to watch the "You're Gonna Be Ok" video shared during Sunday's worship service.
This song was written by Jenn Johnson, Seth Mosley, and Jeremy Riddle and is from the album, Peace, Vol. II, by Bethel Music featuring Jenn Johnson.
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Thank you to our talented musicians & tech booth personnel who brought to you our 8:30AM & 10AM worship services on Sunday, November 28:
*Ken Barber - tech booth
*Aidan Fell - tech booth
*Kenny Bryan - guitar
*Gary Burger - bass
*Angela DiPalantino - vocals
*Vinny Feliciano - drums
*Chris Schmer - Praise Band Leader
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Bible Study on the Book of Job
Thursdays at 1PM
via Zoom
Next Meeting:
December 2
We are studying the Book of Job this fall. We will be discussing Job 8 for our next gathering. Please join and be part of the conversation!
Click to join:
Or call 1-646-558-8656 & enter:
Meeting ID# 515 677 818
Click HERE to watch Session 1.
Click HERE to watch Session 2 from October 14.
Click HERE to watch Session 3 from October 28.
Click HERE to watch Session 4 from November 4.
Click HERE to watch Session 5 from November 11.
Click HERE to watch Session 6 from November 18.
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Care Bag Donation Collection
for those experiencing homelessness
Items we are in need of:
- Travel-sized toothpaste, tissues, lip balm & hand/body lotion
- Individually wrapped toothbrushes
- Band-aids
- Gloves
- Winter hats
- Wet wipes
- Combs
- Nail clippers
- Small waters
- Single serve snacks: breakfast/protein bars, crackers, etc.
You can also drop off a note or card to let those receiving the items know they are loved!
There will be a basket/box in the back of the Sanctuary labeled “Care Bag Donations” or you can drop off your donations to the Church Office during the week.
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Kevin was a student of our Preschool Director, Melissa Whitman, so this foundation holds a special place in her heart.
The Kevin’s Koats collection has been able to distribute thousands of coats to those in need.
Donations can be dropped off in the bin located outside of Sacred Grounds. Items will be accepted from now until Friday, December 3, 2021.
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Try Someone Else's
Life On For Size
Monday, December 6
at 11AM in Sacred Grounds
Next up in the series: "Life on an Indigenous People's Reservation"
We had a great group join us in November for this intriguing series where we experience a different world for 30 days.
Each time we gather, we will watch a DVD seeing what it's like for someone to experience first-hand a world antithetical to their own existence for one month. Discussion will follow about what we saw. All adults are welcome!
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In-person Hymn Sing!
Saturday, December 11
5-6PM in the Sanctuary
Come to the church and enjoy some favorite songs for this Advent Hymn Sing with Jamie Johnson and Ya-Jhu Yang.
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Shining Star
Saturday, December 18
It's that time of year again!
Shining Star is now collecting donations for this important annual ministry.
A $30 donation provides a Christmas meal for a local family in need. Our goal this year is 220 Food Baskets!
Click here to make an online donation. You can also bring in or mail in your check to the church with Shining Star written on the memo line.
Volunteers will be needed December 15, 16, & 17 with meal deliveries on Saturday, December 18. Sign-ups coming soon.
Questions or know of a family in need? Contact JoAnne Monahan at 215-850-5920 or [email protected].
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SAVE THE DATE
CHRISTMAS CABARET!
Saturday, December 18
Christian Fellowship Hall
Join us the evening of Saturday, December 18 for a Christmas concert with our own Chelsea Delgado & Sheridan Seyfried (Ya-Jhu’s talented husband).
This will be an appetizer & BYOB event.
Stay tuned for details.
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Run for The Feast Virtual 5k
December 5 at 1PM to
December 12 at 1PM
Run/walk/bike anytime during the week and record it to their online timesheet.
Click HERE for more information and to register as a Sponsor, a Participant or both!
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Laurel House is collecting gift cards for the holidays for those families impacted by domestic violence.
Click HERE for more information and for the full wish list.
Please make arrangements to get Laurel House your donations by December 3.
For more information, please email or call:
The mission of Laurel House is to advocate for and empower those impacted by domestic violence by providing crisis intervention, safe haven, supportive programs, and resources.
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Support farmers and healthy honeybee colonies with this buzz-worthy gift. Honeybees provide honey to eat, beeswax that allows a farmer to start a small business selling their products, and a boost to crop growth by pollinating plants everywhere they go.
Click HERE to see all of the ELCA Good Gifts for Christmas choices starting at $10.
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Bear Creek Camp is a ministry of the Southeastern and Northeastern Pennsylvania Synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Located on nearly 3,000 acres in the beauty of the Pocono Mountains, Bear Creek Camp offers year-round opportunities, including summer residential youth camp, nature day camp, environmental education programs, & weekend camp retreats.
Click here to learn more.
Click here to watch the Summer Camp preview video.
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Lectionary Readings for Second Sunday of Advent, December 5
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We are taking a pause from collecting plastic bags at the moment. Thank you for all of your donations! We will let you know when we will begin collecting them again. |
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MINISTRY TEAM AND OFFICE STAFF
Tweens & Youth: Pastor Karyn; Dana Harrison
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday: 9:30am-3:30pm; Friday: 9:30am-1:00pm
215-947-8200; 570 Welsh Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006
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