Sunday, March 19th

Worship at 9am

Scripture focus: John 9:1-41

The disciples' first reaction is to debate the blindness and not deal at all with the human. Intellectualizing and theologizing outside of seeing the created being right in front of them led them to ask the wrong questions. Rather than ask, “How can we heal and help?” they ask, “Whose fault is it?”

—Rev. Bruce Reyes-Chow (@breyeschow), from his commentary on John 9 | @sanctifiedart

Worship services are in-person or streaming at - www.facebook.com/immanueluccpa or www.youtube.com/immanuelucc

Faith Formation for children age 3 through 6th grade meets every Sunday during the school year from 10:15am-11am. Our students enjoy stories, videos, crafts, games and more as they explore lessons and teachings from our faith. During Lent, each week, we are exploring different questions, which mirror the scripture focus in worship, through multiple activities.

We always welcome friends to 'peek' in on Faith Formation! It's a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to share and grow in their faith alongside our youngest learners. To learn more about visiting and volunteer opportunities, contact Kelly Barnett (barnettkellym@gmail.com).

Save the Date for the next God Time

March 26 at 11am in the sanctuary!

Special faith formation on Palm Sunday, April 2nd...

Lent Daily Devotionals

Available for pick in the sanctuary now

Available for digital reading - contact secretary@immanuel-ucc.org

Available for drop off - email clergy@immanuel-ucc.org.

My Story - Your Story - Our Story

Wednesday Lenten Soup & Study

March 1, 8, 15, 21, 29

The lenten journey continues on Wednesday, March 22 with special guest, Jay Worrall

Jay Worrall has served as President of Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank since October of 2019. He spent the prior eight years as the Director of the Holleran Center for Community & Global Engagement at Alvernia University, and served as the first Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Berks County from 2005-2011. Jay holds a certificate in nonprofit management from Harvard Business School, an MBA in nonprofit management from Alvernia University, and a MA in Religion from Temple University. Jay has also held roles as a Planner, Grant Writer and Community Organizer in Berks and Schuylkill Counties.

If you think may be attending any of the weeks please respond by clicking here - it is helpful for meal and space planning.

Questions? Contact Rev. Jayme Babzcak, clergy@immanuel-ucc.org

NO-COOK THURSDAY!!

Enoy a delicious meal from Klinger's and a night free of meal prep!

Funds raised from this Meal Pop Up will support Immanuel's 2023 Mission Trip to John River Vally Camp in Colletsville, North Carolina from June 18-24.

Order your meals here, placed by 9pm on March 22nd.

Pick up is at Immanuel UCC, Thursday, March 23, from 5:15pm-5:30pm --- if a later pick up time is needed please let us know! To pick up your meal - enter at the entrance off Waverly Street and pull around to the Fellowship Hall covered walkway to easily pick up your meal curbside.



Questions? Contact secretary@immanuel-ucc.org

Saturday, March 25th

Celebration of Life

Rev. Dr. Robert Rhoads Immanuel UCC Pastor Emeritus



Services will be held at Immanuel UCC. Visitation from 10:00 – 11:25 AM. Reverend Rhoads’ Celebration of Life service will begin PROMPTLY at 11:30 AM and can be viewed on Immanuel’s YouTube Channel - for link click here. Rev. Dr. Alfred K. Schwerdt and

Rev. Megan Huesgen will officiate. Interment in Fairview Cemetery will be private.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Rhoads Memorial Fund at Immanuel UCC or Bethany Children’s Home, P. O. Box 93, Womelsdorf, PA 19567. Link to full obituary can be found here.

One Great Hour of Sharing is an ecumenical ministry dedicated to addressing hunger, disaster, immigration, and educational needs within the United States and across the world. This is one of our 4 Special Mission Offerings for the UCC and being a 5 for 5 Church.

Learn more about the deepening crisis of hunger that is growing around the world, and how you can help through One Great Hour of Sharing. You can also give to One Great Hour of Sharing here, noting OGHS in the other box, or check payable to UCC, noting OGHS in memo.