Heidelberg United Church of Christ

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

Tempoary Masking Recommendation:
Pastor Adrian with concurrence from the Consistory is strongly encouraging everyone in attendance to mask when entering and exiting the church, and while singing. This request is in place through Sunday, January 9th. Extra masks will be available, just ask!
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Updates as of September 2021:

* 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 beginning in October.
* 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...

Mark Your Calendars ... Sunday, January 2, 2022 following Epiphany Sunday Worship!


Sunday, January 2nd we will honor Epiphany Sunday and the arrival of the Wise Men before the baby Jesus.



Sunday, January 9th we will honor the Baptism of the Lord Sunday.  We will remember and reaffirm our covernt with Christ through baptism.


On Sunday, January 23rd we will Ordain one Elder and one Deacon.  We will also install newly elected Consistory members.


On Sunday, January 9th we will wlecome new members.  If you are interested, please connect with Pastor Adrian.


Ladies Luncheon - meets the second Monday of the month.
If you are interested in joining our gatherings, please give Diane McFarland a call 610-287-8079.


Please have content to the church office by Saturday, January 15th.
{For the February 2022 Edition} 

Keeping your tithes and offerings current will help the church tremendously! 
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/jvmLyYPFntBzs1jw9

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

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.
+ Every effort will be made to keep 6ft distance at all times. Mask worn when it's not possible.
+ No snacks.

September Staffed Dates: September 19th
October Staffed Dates: October 3rd, 17th, 31st
November Staffed Dates: November 14th, 28th
December Staffed Dates: December 12th 
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Each Sunday at 10:30am

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Each Sunday at 10:30am




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!!