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Bulletin Dec 5 2010
Bulletin Dec 5 2010
200 Clay Road, Mertztown, PA 19539 Unison: Eternal God, we thank you that through all the years you have give your
Phone 610-682-6230 people a holy peace. We confess that at this time of year we are tempted to think
E-Mail: longswampucc@windstream.net Web: www.longswampucc.org that money can buy a perfect Christmas. Sometimes we do feel a little envious
of people who seem to do everything perfectly. Remind us that we can never see
Rev. Dr. Katherine Brearley, Pastor Audrey Tucker, Supply Organist into another person’s heart and soul. Help us to appreciate the family and
December 5th, 2010 Second Sunday of Advent friends that we have and the gifts we are given. You have given us the greatest
10:15 AM WORSHIP gift of all, our Savior Jesus Christ. We thank you forever. Amen
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING Sung Response (tune: Stuttgart)
Our Church’s Wider Mission Offering Sunday Come Thou long expected Jesus, born to set Thy people free
(Busy Boxes are available for younger children. Please turn off cell phones. The symbol + indicates that From our fears and sins release us, Let us find our rest in Thee.
those who are able should stand. Words in BOLD are spoken or sung by the whole congregation.) (Time of silent reflection)
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Members and Friends Prayer List: [As of Bulletin preparation time]
Phoebe Home Holiday Gifts Dedicated December 12th
Recuperating: Grace Lantz, Artena Unger, Winfield Lease, Matthew Walbert, JoAnn Jones,
Gifts should be returned no later than Wednesday December 8th and will be dedicated at
Regina Lambert worship on December 12th. Please put your gift in a gift bag – this makes it easier for
Active Members of Military: PFC Matthew Shade [USA], PFC Michael Xiques [USA] residents to open. If you have any questions please ask Pastor Kathy.
Special: Beulah Harmony, Marlene Hamm, Jared Toth, Alayna Biltcliff, Olivia Radcliffe,
Bernice Bauer [Barbara Eck’s sister who is under Hospice Care], & Niki Ferrizzi [Friend of The following items are needed next Sunday for the “Brandywine Food Pantry” they are
Coralie Eck recently diagnosed with cancer] crackers, tuna, baby formula, toilet paper, toothpaste.
Shut-ins: Ida Gehringer, Ruth Hertzog, & Corinne Reppert [Lutheran Home, Topton], Ruth
Romig [Lewisburg], Mary Conrad, Anna Delong, Beulah Harmony, Webster Heffner, Remember to consult your December Newsletter for a full listing of our Advent and Christmas
Schedule.
Catherine Miller, Helen Schuler, & Doris Weller [at home]
Wreaths of live greens found on the exterior of the sanctuary’s main entrance doors have
Please give the Pastor a note on special prayer needs, and remember to notify the church of
been presented by the Men’s & Women’s Group in memory of the following members of our
any members hospitalized. Use our church codes for any hospital admissions - Allentown church family who entered into eternal rest this past year:
Hospitals - 451; Reading – 80 Robert R. Piatt, Jr. Frances “Mickey” Sicher Earl H. Weller
Thomas P. Hilt Marjorie “Betty” Mabry Max. J. Bleiler
Next Sunday, December 12th the Church School will be assuming worship leadership, as Jocelyn F. Fenstermacher Anna E. George Carlson R. Kutz
well as presenting their Christmas Program! Come listen to the “angels” sing! Ernest G. Conrad
If you would like to sponsor Altar Flowers and/or Bulletins, please sign up on the charts in Please note: Anyone hosting fellowship or other after church activities, is asked to please
the Narthex. make sure that the church or Christian Ed building is locked, windows are closed, and lights
turned off before leaving. Thank you.
Information for the January issue of the newsletter is due on Tuesday, Dec. 14th.
Church Family Notes:
Our next service of Holy Communion is Christmas Eve, both worship services. If you wish to Happy Birthday: Happy Anniversary:
receive private Holy Communion, or if you have a family member who cannot come to church Dec. 6 - Ashley Delong 12/10/1960 Doris & Carl Epting
for Communion, please notify the Pastor.
Dec. 7 – Jonathan Weidman 12/10/1994 Jennifer & Michael Weidman
Upper Room Daily Devotional guides are available in the Narthex, incl. large print, for $1. Dec. 12 – Keegan Weller 12/11/1982 Jill & Vern Shade
This Week at the Church: The 2011 Offering Envelope Sets are available for you to pick up on the table by the bell. At
all times, please remember to inform the church office of any address changes in order that
Today: 8:45am - Confirmation Classes; 9:00am - Church School; 10:15am - Worship:
your membership and mailing records will be accurate.
Christmas Fund Offering; FALL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING; Altar Guild decorating
sanctuary following meeting; 5:30pm – Bell Choir Your Church Staff and Information:
Monday: 6:30pm – Brownies; 6:30pm – Boy Scouts [cabin]; 7:00pm - Endowment Rev. Dr. Katherine Brearley. Pastor 610-295-9599
Thursday: 6:30pm – Worship & Music Ministry Team; 7:30pm – Loft Choir Dawn Strunk, Church Secretary 610 682-0802
Next Sunday: 8:45am - Confirmation Classes; 9:00am - Church School; 10:15am - Worship: Ann Mabry Miller, Organist 610 966-3160
Church School Program; 5:30pm – Bell Choir Vern Shade, Bell Choir Director 610 395-0970
Beverly Thomas, Learning Center Director 610 682-9750
Remember to check the calendar outside the church office for any schedule changes -
Ron Newhard, Sexton 610 966-4298
but please do not change that calendar without the knowledge of the church staff.
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