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Z Zion’s United Church of Christ 209 Chestnut Street Pottstown, PA 19464 (610) 323-3637 Rev. Christine Pifer-Foote – Supply Pastor Rev. Mary Etta Mest – Director of Music Kimberly Kulesa – Office Administrator Frank Moser - Custodian
     
Sunday Worship Hours 10:15 a.m. – Sanctuary Sunday School – 9:00 a.m. Special Services & Events Christmas Eve Service – December 24th at 7:00 p.m. Christmas Day Service – December 25th at 10:15 a.m. Special Offering Veterans of the Cross Christmas Fund – December 4th and 11th Women’s Fellowship – December 6th at 1:30 p.m. Hand bell Rehearsal –Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Senior Choir Rehearsal – Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Consistory Meeting – December 12th at 7:00 p.m. Sunday School Christmas Program – December 18th Prayer Shawl Meeting – December 20th at 1:00 p.m. NEWSLETTER DEADLINE The deadline for the January issue of the Tymes is December 20th. Please send articles to: zionsuccoffice@comcast.net
Gifts! We think a lot about them in December. As I was cleaning out my mother’s house recently, I found a little box with two beautiful embroidered handkerchiefs folded neatly. It looked like the box had never been opened! I recall giving my teachers little gifts like that when I was a girl, but I did not remember giving that type of gift to my mother. There is a wonderful story about a little boy from South Africa who was very excited to present his teacher with a gift for Christmas. Holding it in his little hand, he placed it on her desk. When she picked it up, she bent down, looked lovingly into his eyes, and remarked, “Thank you so much, but where did you get such a beautiful seashell?” She looked at the shell, knowing in her heart that such shells could only be obtained from a faraway beach. “Surely,” she said to him, “you must have walked a very long way to get this seashell!” “Yes,” he said, “I did walk a long way, but the long walk is part of the gift.” Maybe you will receive such a gift this Christmas, one that absolutely takes your breath away! Maybe the gift represents the patience of driving around the mall many times looking for a parking place. Maybe the gift is the product of a dedicated needlewoman who pricked her fingers in its making. Maybe the gift is from a garden that was watered and cared for and weeded and loved through very hot summer days. There is always a story behind the gifts we receive! Dear sisters and brothers, at Christmas, God gave us a gift in Jesus Christ! God came near to us, dared to take a long walk to become one of us, showed us what it means to be God with us, Emmanuel. When we accept that gift, when we invite that gift to be in our lives, we become new people. From heaven to earth, it was a very long walk indeed and there was so much love behind that walk! So now, we can rejoice with the angels on that first Christmas night: Glory to God in the highest and on earth, peace among all! Christmas blessings to each of you! It is my honor and privilege to be your Supply Pastor for these several weeks as your search for a new pastor continues. Please help me serve you by letting me know when someone needs my help. Please call the office or my cell phone number (484-818-1719) to let me know if someone is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care. I am in the church office on Tuesdays, 8:30-12:30. May our journey, however long it is, be blessed! Pastor Chris Pifer-Foote
The Tymes – December 2016 Consistory Highlights Consistory Members: Dick Frantz – President Bob Witmyer – Vice President, Worship & Ministry Louise Griffiths - Secretary Elaine Richards Brenda Ross Gary Moser Ray Heydt Sandy Schollenberger Dale Drake Doris Miller Connie Griesemer - Treasurer Joan Miller – Financial Secretary
President Dick Frantz welcomed Pastor Christine Pifer-Foote to the meeting. Pastor Pifer-Foote will be in the church office Tuesdays from 8:30 to 12:30 p.m. See pastor’s article in this month’s newsletter. Sharon Moser gave an update on the Search Committee’s progress to call a part-time pastor to Zion’s. A possible candidate has been interviewed with more information to come in January. Zion’s will participate in the Pottstown Holiday Candlelight House Tour on Sunday, December 11th from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Those wishing to be host/hostess for Zion’s please contact Dick Frantz. Pastor Christine will be one of our hostesses that Sunday afternoon. The Advent Workshop was held Sunday, November 27th following the 10:15 worship service. Sunday, December 18th is the Sunday School Christmas program. Call Joan Miller – A santa is needed! Saturday, December 24th one Christmas Eve worship service at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Christmas Day, service at 10:15 a.m. No Sunday School Property: The carpet in the Sunday School kindergarten room needs to be replaced. Dave Stout has agreed to take care of snow removal from the parking lot. We are seeking quotes for sidewalk snow removal. Moving ahead with the plan to paint interior of the church. Our Annual Ham Supper was a success with a realized profit of $4,044.13. Zion’s will host the Homeless Shelter the month of January. A sign-up sheet is posted in the Sunday School Building to provide meals. Please pick a night or two to provide a hot supper. Janet Nash is coordinator. (Continued) Election of Consistory officers will be held at the December meeting. Dusty Rhoads, Joan Miller, and Sharon Moser have agreed to a three year term and Diane Andres to a one year term. Louise Griffiths will assume the position as Secretary/Treasurer and Julie Rhoads has agreed to serve as Financial Secretary. New consistory members will be installed in January. Louise Griffiths, Secretary
The annual meeting of the Congregation was held on Sunday, November 13, 2016 following a light lunch. Joan Miller presented the Budget for the year 2017. It was adopted unanimously. Joan was recognized for her years of service as Financial Secretary and Connie Griesemer was recognized for her many years of service as Treasurer. Many other members of the Congregation were recognized for their contributions to the life of the work at Zion’s. Joan Miller, Sharon Moser and Dusty Rhoads were elected for a three year term on Consistory and Diane Andres was elected for a one year term. They will replace outgoing members Brenda Ross, Sandy Schollenberger, Gary Moser, and Ray Heydt. The new members will be installed on January 8th. CHRISTMAS SERVICES We are planning a Christmas Eve Candlelight service starting at 7:00 p.m. with worship and music. There will also be a Christmas Day service at 10:15 a.m. If you need transportation contact the church office.
Your Advent/Christmas offering envelope is enclosed with this newsletter. We hope you will give as generously this year as you have in the past. CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS Poinsettias orders for Christmas are due by December 9th. We will be printing an insert for the Christmas bulletin with the “In Memory of” and dedication names. Thank you, Altar Guild
We are fast approaching the season of snow and ice. If church has been cancelled you can check by calling the church number (610-323-3637) and listening to the message. Cancellations will also be posted on WFMZ Channel 69 TV. Please remember, it is often impossible to properly clear snow and ice from the sidewalks and the parking lot in time for Sunday morning service. Adult Sunday School Class The Adult Sunday School class this year is doing a lectionary based curriculum called Seasons of Spirit. Each Sunday stands on its own, so feel free to join us any time. We will meet at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday morning in the first classroom at the bottom of the stairs.
Zion’s will be participating in the Hometown Holiday Historic House Tour which will be held on December 11th from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $ 15.00 and can be purchased at PDIDA, 17 N. Hanover St., prior to the event. 2017 Offering Envelopes The 2017 envelopes are available. Please, stop in the Sunday School Building and take yours to help save on mailing costs. The remainder will be mailed in the middle of December. If you do not received yours by the end of December, please, call the church office. Christmas Fund (Veterans of the Cross and the Emergency Fund) An envelope for your contributions will be with the bulletin on December 4th and 11th. This fund helps provide for Pension Supplementation to bring those low retirement incomes up to a more sufficient level. It helps qualified veterans bear the cost of the UCC health plan, as it does for retired lay workers in similar circumstance. Be a part of providing their “Veterans Benefits.” Contribute generously to the Christmas Fund.
Thursday, November 3rd Coventry Church of the Brethren hosted the Cluster Delegate meeting with a delicious lunch and seasonal decorations. A presentation was given by Diana Mantore of The Impact Project. The Impact Project is a private children and youth agency established in 1991 and located in Emmaus, PA. There are more details on our bulletin board. Pastor Rick Knarr directed the meeting. Pastor Knarr is one of six active chaplains serving the Cluster Clients on a regular basis. Bingo East is scheduled for November 21st at Coventry Mall at 9:00 a.m. in the food court. Personal items or canned good are the entry fee. Prizes for winners are always needed. Conversations continue with Amy and Tabatha on Tuesdays (6:30-7:30pm) at PCRC. These gatherings will help folks learn how to become an ally to a UP3 graduate. The next graduation for UP3 will be Dec. 14th at Connections on High at 1:00pm. RSVP to: 484-467-9387. Current needs: Volunteers to help sort clothing Volunteers to help with Smart Choice New and gently used twin and queen sheets as well as blankets Prizes for Bingo winners Plastic bags Cream of Mushroom Soup – 200 cans - Zion's gift to the Holiday Boxes Eleanor Jones Delegate BOOK OF GOLDEN MEMORIES Those names entered into the Book of Golden Memories on Memorial Sunday, November 6, 2016 were: Dr. William Nash III, W. Eugene Bertolet, Raymond Clouser, Maxine Brauner, Gregory Herb, and Donald Hawthorne, Jr. Women’s Fellowship News Women’s Fellowship will meet on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at 1:30 p.m. Doris Miller will lead us in worship. Our program will be a musical and vocal presentation by Jay Kapilia. Our hostess for the meeting is Gay Hoover. All women of Zion’s are invited as well as friends and relatives. We look forward to seeing you on December 6, 2016. SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS The Golf Halloween Party was attended by 8 children and 14 adults. We enjoyed golfing at the Manatawny Green Golf Course in Pottstown which was decorated for Halloween. We all enjoyed a dinner together and the children enjoyed making a spider web and spider decoration. It is unclear who was the winner of the golf event due to creative scorekeeping! Thanks to all who attended this fun event! CLUSTER GIFTS--This year there will be a box in the Lobby (instead of a tree) to place donations of Personal Items for the Cluster. Examples of these items are: Soap, Shampoo, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Combs, Hand Cream, Deodorant, and Dish Soap, Etc. The Cluster is in ongoing need of these items. Please consider sharing gifts to those in need in our community this Christmas. These donations will be received until December 31st. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM--The Sunday School Christmas Program will be on December 18th at 9 am in Fellowship Hall. We will be performing a drama again to showcase our Zion's talent! This year's drama is: "Away From the Manger" by Elizabeth M. Topp We will also enjoy singing by the children. All are welcome--Please come and enjoy as we all prepare for Christmas!
Joan Miller, Superintendent Homeless Shelter We will host during the month of January. Your help is needed to provide the following supplies: toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, liquid hand soap, dishwashing soap, small toiletries, air fresheners, plastic grocery bags, laundry pods & dryer sheets, coffee regular and decaf., tea, bottled water, juices, cereals, canned fruit, peanut butter & jelly, hot chocolate, granola bars, crackers, small snack bags of pretzels, chips, popcorn, and sugar. You can also volunteer to cook and serve a meal. A chart is in the Sunday School building to sign up. If you are unable to provide these services for the shelter, a monetary donation is always welcomed. Contact Janet Nash or the church office if you have any questions. Music Report from Rev. Mary Etta Handbell Choir Schedule Rehearsals: Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21 (not 12/28) Ringing: Sunday, December 11 - Rehearsal at 8:40 a.m. Saturday, December 24 - Rehearsal at ?
Rehearsals: Wednesdays, December 7, 14, 21 (not 12/28) Singing: Every Sunday in December - Rehearsal at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, December 18 - Cantata - Rehearsal at 9:55 a.m. Saturday, December 24, choir anthem and other special music - rehearsal at ? PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRIES Prayer Shawl Ministry began in 1998 by two graduates of the Women’s Leadership Institute at Hartford Seminary in Hartford, Connecticut, to knit or crochet items to be given to anyone who needs “a hug from God”. The items are to be given away unconditionally and NOT to be sold for profit. Knitting and crocheting is not for “little old ladies”. Research at the Harvard Medical School has found that when an individual is knitting or crocheting their heart rate can drop 11 beats a minute and their blood pressure drops as well. Our Prayer Shawl Ministry began in 2009 with four ladies and has grown to eight ladies at this time. Zions has received many donations of yarn and knitting needles and crochet hooks. Supplies can be provided. We welcome anyone (male or female) to join us on the third Tuesday of each month at 1:00 in the Chapel Building. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, December 20, 2016. Join us for a rewarding ministry to help those in need of support and comfort.
Todd and Linda Miller 29 years on December 13 George and Eleanor Jones 62 years on December 27 Bob and Audry Stengel 7 years on December 31 The Holiday Season is upon us and it is a great time to remember our friends and family who are unable to join us. A little greeting can go a long way. If we have missed anyone, call the church office. Stanley Emery Frances Gauger Manatawny Manor 30 Old Schuykill Rd. Pottstown, PA 19465
Gardens at Pottstown 3031 Chestnut Hill Rd. Pottstown, PA 19465 Betty Kepner Sanatoga Court, Room #116, 1st floor 225 Evergreen Road Pottstown, PA 19464 George Boone and Ida Kohler 1145 Crestwood Dr. Pottstown, PA 19464
724 N. Hanover St. Pottstown, PA 19464
Keystone Villa #235 1152 Ben Franklin Highway East Douglassville, PA 19518 Truman Tyson Chestnut Knoll Room 214 120 W. 5th Street Boyertown, PA 19512 Jeanne Graham 11 Chestnut Street Pottstown, PA 19464
Keystone Villa #209 1180 Ben Franklin Highway East Douglassville, A 19518 George Jones 208 N. Seventh Ave. Royersford, PA 19468 December 2 - Alicia Weller 3 - Kyle Van Hudick 5 - Laura Demeter Gary Griffiths
Gay Hoover 11 - Cheryl Drake 16 - Jim Miller 18 - Jacob Young 20 – Mary Cresswell 21 - Frances Gauger Mark Rivoli 25 - Carolyn Mitchell 31 - Pamela Moss
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