Worship Service - 10:30
{September 12, 2021 - June 12, 2022}
Join us Onsite or Online!
Live Stream is on Facebook Live!
"Worship the Lord with gladness. Come before him, singing with joy."
~ Psalm 100:2
Masking Recommendation:
Pastor Adrian with concurrence from the Consistory has made the wearing of the masks optional. Extra masks and hand sanitizer remain available, just ask!
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Updates as of February 2022:
* Vaccinated = Mask Optional
* Unvaccinated = Please Mask.
* Children not vaccinated = Please Mask
* Have COVID-19 symptoms = Please stay home and watch the serice virtually (Facebook Live)
* Holy Communion will be celebrated by coming forward to the altar.
* Sunday Offering will continue to be collected by way of offering plates in the Narthex.
* Hand Sanitizer will continue to be offered at entrances and exits.
* Fogging and Sanitization of used spaces will continue.
See Symptoms of COVID-19 Poster at this link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/COVID19-symptoms.pdf
Important Events Below! Take a Look...
AN AFTERNOON OF VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ...
Children ages 3 thru 5th grade, come explore with us at “Making Waves in the Deep Sea” Vacation Bible School!!! As a S.E.A Agent in training, children will learn that our faith grows deeper when we spend time with God, spend time with others, use our gifts to serve, and share our stories of faith. Our S.E.A Agents will experience memorable Bible-learning activities, sing a catchy song and learn the motions, play teamwork-building games, devour a yummy outdoor dinner and experience a one-of-a-kind Bible Adventure! We’re looking forward to this exciting day and hope your children (and their friends) will join us!
We look forward to seeing you!!! June 26nd from 2:00pm to 6:00pm at Heidelberg UCC
To register, please complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/vx8BLQmi4Xgz5fSJ8 Pre-Registration is recommended but not mandatory.
This is a FREE event for the community! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate reaching out to
Sara McDowell at 610-451-8518 or via email at Heidelbergvbs@gmail.com
Easter Sunday is only the beginning! A great fifty-day celebration (known as "Eastertide," "Easter Season," or "Easter Time,' as well as "Paschaltide," "Paschal Season," or "Paschal Time") kicks off on Easter morning and concludes on Pentecost Sunday. The Paschal Candle lit on Easter is most often extinguish on Ascension Sunday. Let's continue our Easter celebration!
Bring your loose change (bills are accepted too) on Sunday, May 29th! A Collection Pot will be available in the Narthex as you arrive or leave church. These offerings help support the small projects fund of the church. Thank you for giving.
On Sunday, May 8th we will honor our Mother's and those women who have mothered us. Join us!
Ladies Luncheon - meets the second Monday of the month.
February: Monday, May 9th. If you are interested in joining our gatherings, please give Diane McFarland a call 610-287-8079.
For the June 2022 Edition: Sunday, May 15th.
Ascension of the Lord: Thursday, May 13th: The Ascension of Our Lord, which occurred 40 days after Jesus Christ rose from the dead on Easter, is the final act of our redemption that Christ began on Good Friday. On this day, the risen Christ, in the sight of His apostles, ascended bodily into Heaven.
Mission Sunday is scheduled for Sunday, May 22nd during the 10:30am Worship Service. This year the guest speaker will be Mike McCrea, Pack Committee Chairperson of our Cub Scouts. Mike will tell us about the Blessing Box and how integral the scouts were in the project.
PSEC Annual Spring Meeting is scheduled for Friday, June 3rd - Saturday, June 4th from 9:00am to 5:30pm at West Chester University.
Are you ready to "establish roots" in the faith community of Heidelberg UCC? We would love to welcome you as a member on Pentecost Sunday, June 5th. Reach out to Pastor Adrian with questions or if you would like to join!
Thank you for your generoisty.
Every Tuesday - Morning or Noon or Night ... Home or Work .... Vacation or Staycation ... On your knees or at your desk or laying in bed ...
Take 5 mintes (or more) out of your Tuesday and pray specifically for our church! Your prayers have 'great power' and can 'produce
wonderful results' (James 5:16).
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Please, come as you are.
Worship with us at our 'Come and See' Church!
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NEW MINISTRY -- THE BLESSING BOX
A new initiative at Heidelberg United Church of Christ as we seek to help feed those in need of a little extra help and kindness.
Our church and our Cub Scout Pack 105 have come together to create a micro pantry, called a "Blessing Box," which utilizes the familiar concept of the Little Free Library to pique local interest and action against local food insecurity.
A Blessing Box is a small structure where people leave donated goods—primarily non-perishable food items and toiletries for others to pick-up anonymously. In cooperation with the scouts we will share the responsibility of keeping the box stocked, although outside donations will be accepted. Watch for a schedule to come out in the new year.
The Blessing Box is located in a common area, in front of the church, and discreet enough that anyone can stop by at any point throughout the day to take what they need and also leave what they can. The hope and prayer is that the donated essentials help fulfill short-term basic needs and may enable individuals and families to have enough to get by for another day.
Hunger related missions is at the heart of our ministry. Food insecurity is an issue most everywhere and Schwenksville and the surrounding areas are no exception. The installation of the Blessing Box emulates a core conviction of our faith, the Scriptures we hold as sacred, and the Jesus we follow, to feed the hungry. There's no better way to change a community than one small act of kindness at a time!
JOIN US FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL FUN AND LEARNING!
CLASSES BEGIN AFTER THE CHILDREN'S CHAT PORTION OF THE 10:30AM WORSHIP SERVICE.
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM: https://forms.gle/
Youth Sunday School Classes will be held:September 12 & 26
October 10 & 24
November 7 & 21
December 5 & 19
January 2, 16 & 30
February 13 & 27
March 13 & 27
April 10 & 24
May 8 & 22
Last Day of Classes -- Sunday, June 5th!
FALL 2021 Christian Education News ... Sunday School:
+ Youth classes will be offered as they were last year; every other Sunday following the Children’s Chat with Nursery on the alternating Sunday’s.
+ No Rally Day this year.
+ Snacks are permitted during Sunday School. I ce Cream Sundaes, outside after church, will celebrate the first day of
Sunday School!
++ Adults – We will be offering a weekday/night study or take-home lesson again this year. Watch for more information.
Youth Sunday School Classes will be held:
September 12 & 26
October 10 & 24
November 7 & 21
December 5 & 19
January 2, 16 & 30
February 13 & 27
March 13 & 27
April 10 & 24
May 8 & 22
NURSERY CARE MINISTRY IS STAFFED - DURING THE 10:30am WORSHIP SERVICE
[Alternating Weeks with Sunday School Classes]
+ Nursery Care is for pre-schoolers through 1st Graders
+ Nursery will be held in the Nursery if the number of children allow for it otherwise it will be held in the lower level.
+ Sign in and out will be set up outside the nursery door. Only children and scheduled staff permitted in the nursery.
+ No snacks.
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Ministry Highlights ...
In Ian’s Boots
The goal of "In Ian's Boots" is to spread the good news of Ian's faith by providing shoes and winter boots to those in need! A collection bin is in the Narthex if you have new or used shoes or boots to donate. Children’s boots are especially needed for the winter. For more information you can review their website at www.iniansboots.org
Daily Bread Community Food Pantry
We are continually looking for donation for the Daily Bread Community Food Pantry. The pantry shelves are always in need of any and all donations! They also welcome caring volunteers to help! Reach out to Anne Ryan or the pantry directly for more information: http://dailybreadcommunityfoodpantry.org
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WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR SUNDAY SERVANTS TO SIGN UP TO HELP IN SOME IMPORTANT WAYS…
~ Greeters: See Eleanor Risell to sign up~ Head Usher: See Cindy Cook
~ Special Music or Song Leader Substitute: See Pat Clemens or Pastor Adrian
~ Nursery Care Attendants or Sunday School Aides: See Matt or Sara McDowell
~ Technology: See Tina Richards, Doug MacWade, or Brian Pippert
Thank you for your help!
"All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it." ~ 1 Corinthians 12:27, NLT
Want to make a donation to Heidelberg UCC ... go to our Facebook Page and
click the "Donate" button on the top right of the home page and follow a couple
very simple steps! Thank you!!