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Announcements
Today The Rev. Linda Watkins presides and preaches.
Today we take an additional offering for our Building Fund.
The money donated helps us pay for repairs.
Today we welcome Guest Singer Alex Funkhouser.
Please include the following in your daily prayers.
Wendy, Terry, Sue, Bob, Sue, Phil, Jim, Marie, Alice, Darwin, Charlene, Linda, Janie, David, Patti, Lynne, Emily and Bill.
Upcoming Convo and Devotions
Thursday, December 5, noon, Shine, Liverpool
Wednesday, December 11, 9am, Zoom
Wednesday, December 18, 9am, County Seat, New Bloomfield
Wednesday, December 25 - Merry Christmas
Wednesday, January 1, 2025, 9am, Zoom
Vestry Meeting, Tuesday, November 26, 6pm, via Zoom.
Envelopes are at that back of the church for those who requested them for 2025.
Flowers for Christmas.
Donations for Christmas flowers will be taken through December 8. Mark if they are “in honor of” or “in memory of” someone. There are also envelopes at the back of the church.
Collections for Neighbor Helping Neighbor Food Bank
November items are: Canned Meats, Foil and Plastic Wrap.
December items are: Sauerkraut, Canned Red Beets, Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener Sheets.
Perry County DAR is once again participating in Wreaths Across America.
A $10 donation purchases a wreath to be placed on a veteran’s grave at Fort Indiantown Gap. This is a national program supported by many organizations, all placing the wreaths on 12/14/24. Checks should be made payable to Perry County Chapter DAR.
Join Hands Christmas Program
Have your gifts to church by December 1. Bags brought in before December 1 can be placed in the parlor. Anyone who is able to help deliver on December 2 at 9:45, please let Gail or Darlene know. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Darlene (717)979-0923, or Gail (717)439-5541.
Basic Safe Church Training Online, Tuesday, December 10, 5:30 – 8:30pm.
This training is required for any member who has access to the church, is a Vestry Member or Lay Leader. Register online at https://diocesecpa-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAvc-msrTksGNJgZcNw9y3vnRHVYKbELBim?_x_zm_rtaid=Im_hTVICT6-WVIUVRojYEg.1731510159506.c71d7342777dbb10d0fa038aac7555d4&_x_zm_rhtaid=751#/registration
Cinemology: Advent Themes in the Movies, Part of the SSFM Advent 2024 collection, Mondays, November 25 – December 16, 7 – 8pm, via Zoom
This four-part series features themes of: Awakening, Expectation, Calling and Endurance. Each session will provide opportunities to watch clips together to illustrate some of these connections, with ample time for reflections and feedback. Movies will be presented fully in a syllabus a few weeks prior to the course’s start so that participants may schedule time to watch or revisit any films. Learn more and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cinemology-advent-themes-in-the-movies-tickets-949994919377?aff=oddtdtcreator
Grounded in Advent, Wednesdays, December 4, 11 and 18, 2 – 3pm.
The Rev. Erin Jean Warde will hold a virtual space to offer care and support during the Advent season. The season of winter can evoke grief, sadness, depression, and more; Grounding in Advent provides a group spiritual direction opportunity for those who find this to be a tender season, emotionally and spiritually. During group spiritual direction sessions you can expect an opening grounding exercise, time to share the joys and challenges of your life alongside others, and time for closing prayer. Learn more and register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/grounded-in-advent-tickets-1013686803517?aff=oddtdtcreator
Advent Prayer Retreat, Saturday, December 7, 10am – 12pm.
This retreat offers an opportunity to discover a life rooted in prayer or perhaps to deepen your current practices. Miriam and Scott will lead with several prayer practices, including time for reflection and conversation. Learn more and register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/advent-prayer-retreat-tickets-1022568408637?aff=oddtdtcreator
