SUMMER Worship Service - 9:30am
{June 19, 2022 - September 4, 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...
Beginning Sunday, June 19th (Father's Day) we will move to our Summer Worship Time: 9:30am.
See you Onsite or Online!
** Nursery will be staffed bi-weekly. See bulletin for details.
Join us for worship on July 3rd and wear Red, White & Blue!
School Supplies and Backpacks
We will be collecting school supplies and backpacks again this year for the children of clients of the Daily Bread Community
Food Pantry. This year the items needed are listed below:
Large backpacks
Plastic pencil boxes
Packs of dividers for binders
1" three-ring binders
Packs of three-ring loose leaf filler paper
Dry erase markers – all colors (including
packs of 4 for younger children) or
All donations of school supplies can be placed in the regular collection bin for the food pantry which is inside the glass
doors. Thanks so very much for your support of this muchneeded and appreciated project! If you have any questions or would like to help pack bags, please contact Anne Ryan, 215-256-4448.
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Notice: At the call of the Consistory, there will be a special Congregational Meeting held on Sunday, July 10th during the 9:30am worship service. The purpose of the meeting is to consider the creation of a part-time Faith Formation Coordinator position at HUCC and the nomination for the position. After much discernment, the Consistory is unanimous and excited to bring this proposal before you. Please join us Onsite or Online.
Ladies Luncheon - meets the second Monday of the month.
Monday, July 11th and Monday, August 8th. If you are interested in joining our gatherings, please give Diane McFarland a call 610-287-8079.
Summer Sacrament Schedule:
Sunday, July 3rd - Holy Communion
Sunday, July 10th - Holy Baptism
Sunday, July 24th - Holy Baptism
For the September 2022 Edition: Tuesday, August 16th.
During the summer months the Nursery will be staffed the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month.
The Nursery is always available to parents and families to use.
Attention Youth and Parents of Youth grades 6-12
Our second meeting will be July 10th from 4-6pm (dinner included and friends welcome!)
Join us for Fun, Fellowship, Faith and Food! The theme for July is "Pool Party". The gathering will be held at the McDowell's: 26 Dunleavy Circle Schwenksville, PA 19473. Come enjoy swimming in the pool and yard games and food: burgers and hot dogs (let Matt know if there are any dietary restrictions) See Matt or Sara McDowell or Steve Freed for more information. Steve Freed: stevencfreed@gmail.com or 267-372-1668.
Are you ready to "establish roots" in the faith community of Heidelberg UCC? We would love to welcome you as a member in the near future. Reach out to Pastor Adrian with questions or if you would like to join!
Bring your loose change (bills are accepted too) on Sunday, July 31st! 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.
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!!