Keep reading to find out about everything going on at WAYNECHURCH!
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WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
@ 9:15 AM (contemporary praise, lower level)
@ 10:30 AM (blended traditional, sanctuary)
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*CHRISTMAS MUSIC SUNDAY IS THIS WEEK 12/17 @ 10:30AM!
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*THIS SUNDAY, December 17 @ 10:30AM
join us for our annual service of worship through musical performances from our choirs and instrumentalists! Celebrate with us as we anticipate the coming of our savior in this Christmas season!
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Sunday, December 17, 2017 - CHRISTMAS MUSIC SUNDAY! Poinsettia dedications!
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SEARCHING FOR JESUS |
An Advent Sermon Series
Sleigh bells, tinsel, wrapping paper, and reindeer are all familiar sights of the Christmas season. During this special time of year that is meant to celebrate his birth, we are often left searching for Jesus. This Advent season, join us each week as we rediscover the stories of those who searched for him on that very first Christmas. Their stories may help you find him too.
December 3
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King Herod
December 10
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The Wisemen
THIS SUNDAY
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Simeon & Anna
December 24 |
The Shepherds
Scripture
: Luke 2:22-38
Preaching
: Pastor Tom Ebersole
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Participating this Sunday
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Head Host
: Brian Ivey
Hospitality Team
: Juan de Leon, Danny Scott, & Rich Switzer
Hospitality Greeters & Fellowship Hour
: Stratton, de Leon, & Klingerman
Director of Music
: Eric Cui
Special Music
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- Prelude - Chancel Chorale, "Eatnemen Vuelie"
- Introit - Praise Bells, "O Come, O Come Emmanuel"
- Special Music - Amanda & Anna Marie Glanzmann (piano duet), "Angels We Have Heard on High"
- Worship through Music - Holly Wise (vocal solo), "Light of the World"
- Ministry of Music - Praise Bells, "Greensleeves"
- Offertory - Chancel Chorale, "Do You Hear What I Hear?"
- Special Music - Linda Jeffers (violin), "Sing We Now of Christmas"
- Worship through Music - Chancel Chorale, "Going to Bethlehem"
Children's Message
: Janet French
Worship Childcare Volunteers
: Denise Carmichael, Kirby Brislin, Kate Buckley, Temmi Kallick, & Mason Brislin
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*CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE!
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NEXT SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2017
- 9:15AM - The Gathering Place Service
- 10:30AM - Family Service
- 10:00PM - Christmas Music Prelude
- 10:30PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
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*EDIT!* SUNDAY SCHOOL AND CHILDCARE OVER CHRISTMAS!
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***There
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be Sunday school/ final dress rehearsals for those children participating in the Christmas Family Service on on Christmas Eve morning, Sunday, December 24, 2017 at 9:15AM!***
On New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2017 we will not be having Sunday school for children or adults. We apologize for any confusion! For the 10:30AM service on Christmas Eve, we ask that you bring your whole family to our child- and family-friendly Christmas Eve worship service in the sanctuary at 10:30AM.
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WORSHIP CHILDCARE SCHEDULE & YOUTH VOLUNTEERS
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- 12/17 - Denise Carmichael, Kirby Brislin, Kate Buckley, Temmi Kallick, & Mason Brislin
- 12/24 - Kim Delone, Kimm Ebersole, Kristen Schrader, Kaelyn Schrader, & Emily Brown
- 12/31 - Carolyn King-Layden, Jenny Wannenburg, Deb Brown, Grayce King, & Tatum Brown
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HOSPITALITY GREETERS & FELLOWSHIP HOUR
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- 12/17 - Stratton, de Leon, & Klingerman
- 12/24 - Ebersole, French, Rider, & Shannon
- 12/31 - Shannon & King
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HOSPITALITY HOSTS UPCOMING
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- 12/17 - Brian Ivey (head host), Juan de Leon, Danny Scott, & Rich Switzer
- 12/24 Family Service (10:30AM) - Tom Ford (head host), Jamie Layden, Jarrod Quigley, & John Wannenburg
- 12/24 Candlelight Service (10/10:30PM) - Steve Bell (head host), Bob King, Ron Kirch, & Anne Mackin
- 12/31 - Tom Ford (head host), Jamie Layden, Rich Switzer, & John Wannenburg
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NEXT SENIOR LUNCHEON 1/18/2018
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Thursday, January 18, 2018 @ Noon!
January's speakers,
Charlie & Weezie Baker, will be speaking to us as the founders of Baker Industries--an organization that provides work training for those who traditionally have difficulty holding jobs - mentally & physically handicapped, homeless persons, & ex-offenders.
*YOU MUST RSVP TO THE CHURCH OFFICE BY THE TUESDAY BEFORE THE LUNCHEON SO THAT WE MAY PLACE OUR CATERING ORDER ACCORDINGLY! RSVP to Laura Koch -
L.santamaria@wayneumc.org
or call (610)688-5650.*
Below are the next date's speakers & topic. Click on the button below for the full schedule!
QUESTIONS? Email Marge & Art Miller at
ammiller12@aol.com
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- 12/15 - Middle School Christmas Party
- 12/17 - Senior High Christmas Party
- No confirmation or Sunday School on 12/24 or 12/31!
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WHERE DID WE SEE GOD IN ISRAEL? Adult Sunday School Class coming up!
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*beginning Sunday, January 7, 2018! Join us for a 21
st-century look at the Holy Lands with Sue Scott and Claudine Estrade as they share some of their September adventures touring through Israel. They will offer two weeks of conversation, discussing some of their experiences, their insights and their photos. While displaying some favorite photos, Sue and Claudine will talk about what sites impressed them most…what surprised them…what did they learn…and where did they most feel the presence of God? ALL are welcome at 9:15AM Sunday mornings, January 7 & 14 in the parlor. QUESTIONS? Email Sue –
sue.ryder.scott@gmail.com
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PIZZA & UN-DECORATING OF THE SANCTUARY 1/5/2018!
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Friday, January 5 @ 5:30-7:30PM |
Come for pizza, fellowship, and the breakdown of our Christmas decor in the sanctuary! Lend a helping hand to our staff in safely storing away our beautiful Christmas decorations for next year! Drop by anytime between 5:30 and 7:30PM!
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WOMEN'S EVENING BIBLE STUDY COMING UP!
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Our next evening Bible study will be starting up again in January through March with a 6-session study of Ruth using the book,
A Woman Who Doesn’t Quit by Nicki Kaziarz. All women welcome! This is a very casual evening Bible study; come when you can and leave when you need to, attend as you are able. We will meet two evenings per month at Kimm Ebersole's house. Exact dates TBA. QUESTIONS? Email Kimm –
ebersolekimm@gmail.com
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THE BOOK OF ACTS DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY! (starting in mid-March)
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*8-week study starting in mid-March! Tuesdays @ 7:00PM in the Parlor | Rev. Galen Black will be teaching a Bible study on the Book of Acts (the Acts of the Apostles) from mid-March through mid-May. Precise dates are TBA. It will be an 8-week study meeting Tuesday evenings from 7:00-8:45PM.
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JOIN ONE OF OUR ONGOING STUDIES!
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*Ladies' Morning Bible Study (Conference Room) - TUESDAYS @ 10:15AM
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Peculiar Treasures
Bible Study (Art Room) - WEDNESDAYS @ 9:15AM
*Ladies' Evening Bible Study (Kimm Ebersole's house) - Meets twice per month. Email Kimm for upcoming dates!
*Coming soon! The Book of Acts Disciple Bible study - TUESDAYS @ 7PM
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*OUR CHOSEN 300 UPCOMING MEAL IS NEXT SATURDAY, 12/23! SIGN UP NOW!*
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*NEXT SATURDAY, December 23! | Every other month, Wayne Church provides a home-cooked meal for Chosen 300’s Pottstown location (150 N. Hanover Street). This ministry was launched with great success on Christmas Eve last year, and we are looking forward to partnering with Chosen 300 in serving the homeless again this Christmas! There are many ways you can support this project, from planning the worship service, to shopping for groceries, to cooking the food, to serving it on site on the night of Saturday, December 23. We will need all church volunteers for this meal! We have many opportunities for your involvement, so check out our many sign-up options by visiting the link below!
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CHOSEN 300 TOY DRIVE! *Donate by Saturday 12/23!
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Help bring joy to a child (ages 3 to 13 years old) in need by donating a toy this Christmas! This year you have the option to wrap and label (gender and age) or not to wrap the gift. We will be distributing these gifts on December 23 as we serve the Chosen 300 ministry in Pottstown! Donations are being collected in the toy train in the church office lobby!
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5
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SUNDAY WORSHIP THROUGH SERVICE - COMMUNITY SERVICE FOOD SORTING DAY!
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*Sunday, December 31, 2017 @ 9:15AM! Every month that has a 5th Sunday, our church gathers at 9:15AM on that day to worship through service - that is, to glorify God through helping our community through a service project. This month, on Sunday, December 31 @ 9:15AM we will come together on the lower level of 210 S. Wayne Ave for a short time of worship and prayer before using our time and talents to sort through recent donations to our Food Pantry, check their expiration dates, and prepare grocery bags for distribution to the needy in our community. Our Food Pantry ministry serves over 35 families (and counting) on a weekly basis! Please consider joining us for this exciting service project! If you are unable to join us for this event, you can still help our food pantry efforts! You can drop off non-perishable goods at the church, spread the word on social media, or make a monetary donation online (
www.tinyURL.com/GiveWayneChurch)! Help us to bless and serve the needy through this vital ministry!
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WANTED: COORDINATORS FOR CHOSEN 300!
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Chosen 300 has a need for 2 Coordinators!
WORSHIP COORDINATOR
The person in this role is responsible for making sure we have 2-3 volunteers needed for a brief service at each serving (6 times/year).
Volunteers can be booked a year in advance. You do not need to be present for each serving date, just secure the volunteers needed.
Roles to fill each time:
- Someone to give a 5-minute message
- Music (can be anything - playing Pandora on phone speakers or a person singing, playing guitar, etc.)
- Someone to say a prayer
WAYNE KITCHEN MEAL PREP COORDINATOR
We would like to add a volunteer to join the team of 3 coordinators already in place.
The person in this role would work with the team to plan and supervise the cooking in our kitchen the Saturday morning/early afternoon of each serving (6 times/year).
If unable to make it all 6 times, let us know which ones you would be able to make.
2017/2018 serving dates are:
12/23/17
2/24/18
4/28/18
6/23/18
8/25/18
10/27/18
12/22/18
Thank you for prayerfully considering offering your time and gifts to this important ministry.
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CHOSEN 300 NEEDS KITCHEN SUPPLIES!
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Do you have any of the following items that you can donate?
- Measuring cups
- Knives
- Cutting Boards
- Measuring spoons
- Peelers
If you would like to donate any of the items above, they will be put to good use by our Chosen 300 Ministry Team to prepare meals for homeless and individuals in need.
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SERVICE AT CRADLES TO CRAYONS!
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Saturday, January 20, 2018 @ 1:00-3:00PM Ladies, please consider joining us at Cradles to Crayons as we help provide children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive. Children are invited to serve as well. Space is limited and every volunteer must pre-register using the link below.
Be sure to use our access code:
a0RC000000ImtpT
All volunteers are encouraged to bring along donations of children’s everyday essential items. They are always in particular need of brand-new socks and underwear for girls and boys (up to size 14/16)!
Click below for a list of items they do and do not accept. This is a rewarding way to engage in their mission and model from start to finish. Please remember to wear closed-toed shoes. Comfortable clothing is recommended. QUESTIONS? Contact Michele Leonard –
micheleleonard24@gmail.com
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UMATTER: EMPTY BOWLS! HELP END HUNGER!
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Friday, February 2, 2018 @ 5:00-8:00PM Radnor High School’s Umatter, is thrilled to announce their third annual Empty Bowl fundraising event to help end hunger! This event will be held in our very own Gathering Place (lower level) on February 2, 2018 starting at 5:00PM. Empty Bowls is a grassroots movement to end hunger. You are cordially invited to come participate with us in this effort. Handmade bowls will be sold for $10 each. $10 will buy you a bowl, dinner, and will help to fill another’s empty stomach! All proceeds will benefit our church’s food pantry and the ABC house in Wayne! RSVP or QUESTIONS? Contact Amy Wildey –
ianandamyw@msn.com
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FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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January & February slots are open!
We need YOUR HELP to maintain our food pantry services! We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to help during Food Pantry Distribution Hours (Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am – 1pm). You can even sign-up for a half-shift (9-11am or 11am-1pm)! Duties entail handing out Food Pantry bags and greeting visitors. (You can bring a book, tablet, or laptop to pass the time!) Bear in mind that this is a vital ministry! Our volunteers are the face of our church to those who are in need, and your friendly face can go a long way toward making our recipients feel comfortable and welcome! INTERESTED? Please contact the church office – 610.688.5650 or email Laura Koch -
L.santamaria@wayneumc.org
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THE RUMMAGE TEAM THANKS YOU!
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The Rummage Team once again sends out a BIG THANK YOU to all whose hard work, cheerful service, generous donations, and shopping resulted in another successful Rummage Sale! We were able to create lots of community cheer, get donations to Chosen 300, Cradles to Crayons, a shoe charity, the Salvation Army toy drive, keep many things out of the landfill, AND raise upwards of
$1400
for our own outreach and giving! We feel very blessed to now use these proceeds to enable Wayne Church to be a blessing to others.
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2018 OFFERING ENVELOPES ARE HERE!
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Please find your box of offering envelopes for 2018 on the table in the narthex and take them home with you! They are in alphabetical order. If you are unable to find your name and you would like to request envelopes for the year, contact Linda Sands at
L.sands@wayneumc.org or call (610)688-5650 ext. 1006.
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WAYNECHURCH | A United Methodist Community
610.688.5650
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