Join us on Sunday, December 24 in celebration of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ.

3:00 pm
Candlelight Communion Service with children’s choirs and instrumentalists

7:00 pm
Candlelight Service with adult choirs and orchestra

Our services will recall the birth of the Christ Child and provide the opportunity to sing beloved carols.
Come to remember the spirit of Christmas in word and song
as we celebrate the gift of our savior!

The children’s mission project for the month of December is collecting hats and mittens for needy families in the School District of Lancaster, including the Puerto Rican families displaced by the hurricane. Children may bring their items to the Christmas tree near the altar during the children’s message on December 17, 24, and 31. Thank you so much for your support of this important project, and for teaching the children, especially during this Christmas season, that it truly is more blessed to give than to receive.

New Beginnings

Kick off the yuletide season by attending our annual Christmas Banquet on Friday, December 8 at 12 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Following the banquet, we will enjoy a time of Christmas Caroling. Van transportation will be provided for Homestead residents. Cost is $20 per person. Please RSVP and submit payment to Cathy Bernhardt by December 3.

Have breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 9 from 8:30 am – 10:30 am. Story time begins at 9:30 am. Breakfast includes pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and fruit. Adults $6. Kids 2-10 are $3. Bring your camera for a picture with Santa!

First Day of Advent – Join our Family Advent Workshop on December 3 from 10:30 am to 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Enjoy crafts and fun getting ready for the Christ Child.

Nursery Attendant

Position Description-The nursery attendant is the primary caregiver in the nursery during worship services and special events with the assistance of rotating volunteers.

Accountability- The caregiver is directly responsible to the Education Commission acting on behalf of the congregation as a whole.  A volunteer age 17 or older shall be present in the nursery with the caregiver.

Hours-9am until 11am on Sunday mornings if no babies come for the second service beginning at 10:45. If babies do not come for the second service by 11am, you are free to leave. If babies do arrive for the second service, you will be asked to stay until Noon. Possible hours available during the week as needed.

Compensation-We offer $20/hour.

Target start date-as soon as available.

Qualifications

–Current CPR and First Aid training certification.

-Experience with care of children ages 0-3 including changing diapers, feeding with a bottle and ability to play with children on the floor.

-Criminal Background check, fingerprinting, and child abuse clearance training.

-Strong commitment to hospitality, experience working with volunteers, and solid organizational skills are also required.

Responsibilities

Greet and receive directions from parents and guardians as children are dropped off. Provide a welcoming, safe and friendly environment for all children during the worship service. Plan and direct age-appropriate activities for children during the worship services. Before leaving, sanitizing of the toys and wiping down the tables that were used that day.

Contact: Submit resume to Rev. Heather Giffen, Associate Pastor heatherg@apostlesucc.org or call (717)-392-5718 Ext. 114

Pies, Pies, Pies
Pre-order Form for Bazaar

Every year, the Bischoff family, volunteer friends, and choir members bake pies to sell at the choir table at the Bazaar.  We have found that this pre-order form helps us determine more accurately the kinds of pies and amounts that we need to bake.

Please fill out the form on the back of this sheet to pre-order your pies.  Please give the form to any choir member or drop it off in the church office by Thursday, November 2.  Do not include payment.   We will hold your pies for pick up at the choir bake table until 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 11, unless you request special arrangements.

Please click here to download the order form.

Saturday, October 28 from 6-7 pm

JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF FUN & TRICK OR TREATS IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

DECORATE YOUR CAR TRUNK & YOU MIGHT WIN A PRIZE

Here is How it Works:  The middle parking lot is designated for “Trunk or Treating”.  Anyone wishing to participate in handing out treats should park in this section.  The children will come to each car for their “treat”.  We encourage you to decorate your vehicle, but it is not mandatory.

The most important item – HAVE FUN!

RAIN LOCATION:  FELLOWSHIP HALL