July 28, 2022
Sandwich Challenge!!!
We are challenging our members and friends to make 425 sandwiches as part of our monthly "Sandwiches from Home" initiative for the Soup Kitchen at New Journey Community Outreach in August.

Here is how it works:
  1. You’ll prepare, package & label at least 20 sandwiches of your choice. Condiments and mayo-based salads (chicken, ham, tuna) are OK, but NO lettuce or tomato. Please add the condiment between the meat and cheese to keep the bread from getting soggy.
  2. Place each sandwich in a zip lock bag, label each sandwich, and stack them back into the bread bag. (See photo below)
  3. Deliver your sandwiches to church by the date due as indicated here -
Sunday July 31 (church kitchen between 8:45am-10:15am)
Monday August 1 (church office between 9:00-2:00)
Tuesday August 2 (church kitchen between 8:30-9:30)
The monthly NJCO serving team will take your sandwiches along when we deliver our bag lunches. Questions, contact mamac303@comcast.net.
Sunday, July 31st
Worship at 9am in-person or online
Scripture: Luke 12:13-24 ~ Soul Investment

We welcome Rev. Dr. Jon Fogle as our guest preacher on Sunday while
Rev. Meg is taking time off for Reading and Continuing Educaiton this week.
It's also an EXPAND Sunday for kids!
Worship is available streaming at - www.facebook.com/immanueluccpa or www.youtube.com/immanuelucc
Rev. Dr. Jon A. Fogle has served churches in Pennsylvania for more than thirty years. He is married to Rebecca G. Fogle and together they have 3 grown sons. Retirement has meant having a long 'honey do' list, more hobby type projects in his shop, and more time in the outdoors. You can find him pursuing many of these outdoor activities accompanied by his 3 American Brittanys.
The Monday Morning Garden Party at Immanuel could use some extra help this Monday, Aug 1st from 8am-10am. 12 yards of mulch will be delivered and help is needed spreading it around the various campus flower beds. No RSVP or previous experience necessary - bring your tools (shovel, rake, gloves, maybe even a wheelbarrow) and we'll put you to work!!
Immanuel Goes to Broadway! To coincide with the fall worship series and adult education Immanuel will be offering a bus trip to see “Come From Away” Seating is limited with priority given to worship and adult seminar participants. Due to the content of the show it is suggested for adults and older youth. To secure a seat, an in-person deposit (cash or check) is required.
For more information contact Kerry Reazor, secretary@immanuel-ucc.org or 610-777-7107.
Immanuel's Pastoral Relations Team
Immanuel’s Pastoral Relations Team is committed to: 

  • Serving as an advisory group to Rev. Megan Huesgen, sharing ideas, dreams, expectations, and concerns of the congregation 
  • Supporting Rev. Meg in the complex and challenging role of pastor 
  • Promoting and sustaining a healthy relationship between Rev. Meg and the congregation to enhance the effectiveness of Immanuel’s ministry. 



Our team (listed below) will be available on Sunday, August 14th after the service to share more about our committee and attend to questions you may have. We look forward to being available to meet with you on the 14th.  
Please feel free to contact us anytime throughout the year as well.

Dave Babczak (bubba1golf@comcast.net) 
Eleanor Delewski (edelewski@gmail.com)
Ron Herb (rherbdo@icloud.com) 
Bill McLain (spartanmac@comcast.net) 
Kathleen Wetzel (kathleenwetzel@msn.com) 
The Countdown is on!!! Only a few more weeks until Back to School!

Students and Educators of all ages and levels are welcome to bring their school bags to 9am worship for a sending with blessing and an IUCC gift.

Following worship there will be a preschool meet up at the Ark. Also chalking the sidewalk with positive messages for the upcoming school year and snacks!!!

Now through August 21 we'll be collecting school supplies to be shared with the community. Items being requested are :
  • 2-Pocket Folders
  • Spiral Bound Notebooks
  • Pencils
  • Dry Erase Markers
  • Boxes of Tissues
  • Glue Sticks
  • Full Size School Bags

Collections Stations are available in the sanctuary and office.

Immanuel Preschool teachers are beginning to prepare their rooms for the upcoming school year. They have a few items on their wish list that will help make it an awesome year. You can purchase from the link below and send it directly to the church! How easy is that?!?!?

Immanuel Preschool has an Amazon Wish List that can be found at ----
This past Sunday we celebrated J. Richard (Dick) Smoker and his 50 years of music making at Immanuel - and what a celebration it was!!!

From special music by guest musicians, a commissioning of The Servant Song to pay homage to Mr. Smoker's lifelong servanthood performed by choir members past and present, video greetings including Immanuel's pastor emeriti, to last but not least the bestowing of Music Minister Emeritus status.

It was definitely a joy filled morning, one that we don't want to end anytime soon! A way you might consider continuing to honor Dick's legacy of music is through a monetary donation to the Smoker Fund. Contributions can be made at immanuel-ucc.org/give noting "Smoker Fund" in other.

"When we sing to God in heaven we shall find such harmony..."
-The Servant Song
Should you or someone you care for be in need of pastoral support
at any time please contact the church office at 610-777-7107 or secretary@immanuel-ucc.org 

Rev. Meg will be out of the office July 26 through August 1
to work on Reading and Continuing Ed Time.

Next Consistory Meeting - Thursday, August 4th at 7pm
in the Upper Level Multipurpose Room.

Prayers are powerful! If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please let us know. It is always confidential. There are prayer cards in the sanctuary or you can contact the church office.