What's Happening in November?
All Saints Day
The church sets aside a Sunday when we remember all who passed away over the year. Traditionally that celebration of lives and the resurrection takes place on the first Sunday after November 1: All Saints Day. Our scripture reflects the comparison of life on earth with life in heaven. We hear the reassurance of the celebration in heaven. We “imagine” the joyous Reunion with all who have gone before when someone new enters the heavenly gates. Scripture helps us with feast imagery and a place at the heavenly banquet. The ultimate healing / the resolution of all loose ends . . .
Agape Table Meal
November’s Agape Meal will be held on Wednesday, November 8, at 5:30 PM in the social hall. The menu will be roast pork, filling/gravy, coleslaw, corn, and fruit crisp. Please consider joining us for food and fellowship! Pass the word to your friends and neighbors. Trinity’s Agape Table meal is always free. Although registration is not required, signing up helps the Kitchen Committee better plan the amount of food to cook. You can sign up on the easel at the back of the sanctuary, or by calling the church office at (570) 682-9373 by Monday, October 29.
Remembering our Veterans
November 11 and 12
We will remember our Veterans as we introduce them and include them in our prayers.
Blessing of Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes
On Sunday, November 19th we will have a blessing of the Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. Please drop off your boxes at the church overflow during National Collection Week – November 13-19. They will be taken to the drop off site after worship on the 19th . Please use a special Operation Christmas Child Box or a regular or plastic shoebox to pack your gifts and include a $10 donation to cover shipping expenses. The special boxes are available in the back of the sancturary.
Congregational Meeting
November 19
Election of Church Council Members
and Adoption of a Budget
Immediately Following Worship
Advent Craft Faire
November 26
The Annual Advent Craft Faire will take place in the Social Hall from 9:00am - 10:15am.
Bring a Friend!
Christmas Puppet Show
November 26
The Christmas Puppet Show will be held during Sunday School.
Community Thanksgiving Service
November 22nd
All are invited to the Tri-Valley Community Thanksgiving Service which will be held on Wednesday, November 22 nd at 7:00 PM at Hepler’s Church of God in Pitman.
Children’s Christmas Program
Sunday, December 17th
Our Sunday School children will lead us in worship at the 10:30 AM service with our annual Children’s Christmas Program. This is always a special service where we celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus, as seen through the eyes of our children. Please join us.
Christmas Eve Services
December 24 we offer the following worship options:
Fourth Sunday in Advent at 10:30 AM
Family / Daylight Christmas Eve Worship at 3:00 PM
Traditional Christmas Eve Worship at 9:30 PM
Candlelight Communion
Music Befitting the Nativity