Dorrance, PA
The word Advent means “coming” or “arrival.” The focus of the entire season is preparation to celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ in his First Advent, and the anticipation of the return of Christ the King in his Second Advent. Thus, Advent is far more than simply marking a 2,000 year old event in […]
The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be held on Sunday, December 10, after our Worship Service. The proposed 2018 Budget was approved by the Consistory for distribution in the weekly bulletins and extra copies are available on the table in the Narthex. NOTICE TO ALL COMMITEES, TEAMS AND ASSOCIATIONS: In accordance with our Constitution […]
We will meet after Worship on December 10 for caroling. We’ll raise our voices and spirits as we sing songs of the season to residents of our local nursing homes and to our homebound. Come with us and sing glory to the newborn king!
There is a box in the bell tower for Christmas Cards for our local veterans who are residents at the VA Hospital. The last day to put cards in the box is December 17. Thank you for remembering those men and women who served our country.
INCOME Dinner Income Surplus Sold 326.50 118 Adult @ $11 1,298.00 1 child @ $ 5 5.00 Advance 155 Adult @ $11 1,705.00 TOTAL INCOME 3334.50 EXPENSES Milk and Bread -37.84 Pork, broth, potatoes, celery, carrots, corn -661.83 Coffee, Juice, Iced Tea -30.95 Donation Cabbage & Apples were donated 0.00 TOTAL EXPENSES -730.62 DINNER PROFIT […]
There’s something happening on the hills outside Bethlehem and field reporter Lost Soul along with news anchor Christmas Message are on the case. Everything seems “All Clear at Midnight”, but then reports of heavenly singing, strange beings, and a bright star lead to the breaking story of the birth of a king. And not just […]
Anyone wishing to present music prior to the Christmas Eve Service is asked to see Denise Dean. We will begin at 7:00 pm and conclude at 7:30 pm. If you are more inclined to read a poem or selection, that would be very welcome also.
THANKSGIVING DINNERS – Thank you for being so generous. We again were able to provide meals for ten families thanks to you.
Our Christmas Party will be held on December 16 from 10 am to 12 pm. We are asking all the kids to bring a couple pieces of fruit for the baskets for our shut-ins. We are also collecting care packages for distribution to the people served by the McKinney Clinic. Bernie, the director of the […]
The Giving Tree has been set up in the Narthex. Just take an ornament, purchase the item listed on it, wrap it, tape the ornament to the package and place it under the tree. You may also include a card from you and your family.