A “Blue Christmas” service will be held in our sanctuary on Wednesday, December 16 at 7 pm. If Christmas is difficult because of the loss of a spouse or loved one, come to this quieter Christmas service to still remember the wonder of God’s gift in Jesus Christ and acknowledge that Christmas no longer feels the same.
Apostles Community Preschool will be holding its annual Children’s Shopping Room on Saturday, December 12, in conjunction with the church Santa Breakfast. Children will have the opportunity to shop for inexpensive gifts for their family members secretly, with the help of Preschool parents. Times are 8:30 am-12:00 noon. Come and join the fun!
Bring the little ones to have breakfast with Santa on December 12 from 8:30 am–10:30 am with story time at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast will include pancakes, sausage, juice, milk, and fruit. The cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children ages 2-10. Bring your camera for a picture with Santa!
Come join us for a long-time Christmas tradition and carol singing. A “Christmas Banquet” will be held on Friday, December 11th at 12 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $20 per person. Please make checks out to COA and write “Christmas Banquet” in the memo portion. Checks must be given to Bill Higgs or placed in the “New Beginnings” mailbox in the church office by December 6th. Transportation for Homestead attendees will be provided by the Homestead van. If transportation is needed, please indicate so with your check.
On Saturday, December 5, Church of the Apostles will be serving breakfast to the hungry at First Reformed UCC on Orange Street. Beginning at 8 a.m. a breakfast consisting of eggs, sausage, pancakes, cereal, orange juice, baked goods, coffee, tea, and milk will be prepared and served to approximately 200 appreciative guests.
15-20 volunteers (no experience necessary!) are needed each month for this worthy ministry. If you are interested in volunteering any first Saturday from 8-10:30 a.m. please contact Julie Berkow.
Are you planning to do a lot of cooking in December? If you order and pay for grocery cards after church today, you will be helping Outreach while you cook. Stores give churches a discount so we can help people in need. Our Outreach Program will be using the money for Saturday Morning Breakfast and the Crispus Attucks meal in December.
Join our Family Advent Workshop on November 29 from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Enjoy crafts and fun getting ready for the Christ Child. All are welcome to return to the church at 4 p.m. to pack food for Crispus Attucks, and then ride together to serve the meal at 5 p.m.
Church of the Apostles, in cooperation with five other local churches, will host a Thanksgiving service on Tuesday, November 24 at 7 p.m. Please join us during this time of thanks! Donations will benefit the Hempfield Food Pantry.
Our annual Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, November 22, at 10:15 am (between both services.) Our discussion will include: approval of the general operating budget for 2016, 2016 Church Council and Spiritual Council nominees, and a report from the Ministry Planning Committee. Please make every effort to attend this important meeting. Your participation helps formulate the future of Church of the Apostles.
COA will be hosting a Food Hub Fundraiser in conjunction with Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant on Tuesday, November 17 (all day.) Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant will donate 20% of your bill (excluding alcoholic beverages, tax, and gratuities) to the Food Hub. Please click here to print a coupon and make sure to bring it with you to turn it in with your bill, or it cannot be counted for the 20% donation.
Reservations are not required, but are recommended if you have any parties that would like to sit together. Reservations can be made by calling 717-291-9800.
Thank you for your support, and make sure to invite your friends and family!