David's United Church of Christ (Hebe)

1907 Klingerstown Road
Herndon, PA 17830
Phone #: 570-425-3242
Email: davidsucc-hebe@tds.net
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Worship Times: (effective April 2009-March 2010)Worship - 10:15am Adult Sunday School: 9:30am Children's Sunday School & Nursery - 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, during worship
Handicap-accessible sanctuary |
Staff:
· Rev. Raymond W. Holland III, Pastor
· Sandra Troutman - Organist/Choir Director
· Karen Snyder - Secretary
· Jane Troutman, Custodian
OurMission: Grounded in the gospel of Jesus Christ, our faith community is committed to loving God and serving humanity.
The members of David's UCC participate in a life of worship, mission projects, Christian education, and fellowship activities. We actively support the local food bank and other outreach programs in the local community, and are involved with numerous mission projects in the global community as well. We continue to explore new ways in which we can match our gifts and abilities to the needs of others. Through discipleship, study, stewardship, and active service, we seek to promote the Kingdom of God in our neighborhood and in the world.
At David's UCC, we believe that the message of the grace of God revealed in Jesus Christ is for everyone. A rural faith community located in the Line Mountain region of central Pennsylvania, the people of David's are known for their big heart and wonderful Pennsylvania Dutch hospitality.
Join us for worship, fellowship, study, and service,
as together we seek to serve God by serving others.
Inclement Weather Procedure
In the event of snow of other inclement weather on a Saturday evening or Sunday morning, Pastor Ray will consult with the Council President, and decide whether to cancel church that day. The church answering machine will be updated by 8am on Sunday morning. So any time after 8am, you can call the church (570-425-3242) to find out if we are open or not. But please - use your own judgment - even if the church is open, if you feel the roads are too dangerous to travel, stay home. We'll miss you, but at least we'll know that you are safe.
Worship Time Flip-Flop Begins on April 11
Starting on the first regular Sunday of April (April 11), we will flip worship times for the next 12 months:
· David's will begin worship at 8:45am, with Sunday School for children on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, and Sunday School for adults following worship each Sunday.
· St. Paul's will begin worship at 10:15am, with Sunday School for children occurring during worship.
We will continue these new worship times through the last Sunday in March, March 27, 2011. On April 3, 2011, we will flip-flop again for twelve months. This will NOT affect our special worship time arrangements for Christmas Eve, Easter morning, or Homecoming. Please don't let a time change discourage you from attending worship and supporting the church. God is always worthy of our worship, no matter what time we gather.
Upcoming Events* at David's:
· Sunday School for All Ages - children (and some weeks the youths as well) will have Sunday School during worship (following the Children's Message) on the 2nd and 4th Sundays
· Choir Rehearsal - Wednesdays, 7:30pm
· March 4, 7pm - Church Council meeting
· March 7-13 - Stayovers at Haven Ministry
· March 13 - Spring Ahead - turn clocks ahead one hour before going to bed
· March 14 - One Great Hour of Sharing Offering dedicated
· March 14, after worship - Children's Choir rehearsal
· March 14, 2pm - instrumental ensemble rehearsal at St. Paul's, Sacramento
· March 28 - Palm Sunday - breakfast before worship
· March 28, after worship - Children's Choir rehearsal
· April 1 - Combined Maundy Thursday Service & Communion for Sacramento and Hebe, 7pm, held at St. Paul's, Sacramento
· April 3, 10am - Easter Egg Hunt, David's, Hebe
· April 4, 6:30am - Tri-Valley Ministerium Easter Sunrise service with Communion (location TBD). Breakfast following at St. Paul's
· April 4, 6:30am - David's Easter Sunrise service with Communion
· April 4, 9am - St. Paul's Easter service with Communion
Upcoming Events
Lent 2010
This year, Ash Wednesday is February 17. Our worship service and communion will be a combined service, held at David's UCC, Hebe, 7pm. As per our tradition, communion will not be served again until Maundy Thursday, April 1. This service will be held at St. Paul's, Sacramento, 7pm.
The Mahanoy Koinonia Ministerium will again sponsor midweek community Lenten worship services. Inspired by the classic spiritual disciplines of the Christian tradition, we will delve into such practices as Prayer, Charity, Service, Tithing, and Fasting. Come worship, learn, and deepen your faith!
· March 3, 7pm - Zion Church, Herndon - Rev. Ray Holland preaching on service
· March 10, 7pm - St. Paul's UCC, Urban - Rev. Sonja Ware preaching on fasting
· March 17, 7pm - St. John's Lutheran Church, Leck Kill - Rev. Jane Compton preaching on charity
· March 24, 7pm - Himmel's Union Church, Rebuck - Rev. Michael Ware, preaching on tithing
All services begin at 7 pm. Refreshments will be served after each service.
Lent is a period of six weeks in which we prepare ourselves to hear once again the great stories of resurrection. Traditionally, Lent has been a time of fasting and prayer. The mood is somber and reflective; the purple color is used in the sanctuary to express penitence. It is a time to look inward, to assess our lives, and ponder where we are in our relationship with God. We remember God's covenant and promise, and God's faithfulness as we grow in God's ways. In Lent we look forward to doing things in a different way. Please join us this Lenten season, for reflection, and to grow closer to our Lord!
Stations of the Cross
Throughout Holy Week (March 28-April 3), you will have the opportunity to spend quiet time in meditation. Borrowing from the Episcopal, Lutheran, and Roman Catholic traditions, we will have pictures and written prayers placed around the sanctuary in both churches, depicting scenes from the last 24 hours of Jesus' life. This meditative environment is particularly appropriate for prayerful use on Good Friday.
Donations Needed for Easter Egg Hunt
From now through March 28, the Church School is seeking donations of small individually-wrapped candies that will fit into plastic eggs (we already have PLENTY of plastic eggs). We will be using them for the children's Easter Egg Hunt, to be held at the church on Saturday, April 3, 10am. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.
Intergenerational Sunday School Event
The Church School will host an intergenerational Sunday School activity, following the Palm Sunday breakfast on March 28. The activity will run from 9-10am (worship begins at 10:15am). Please join us for some educational fun for all ages.
Lend a Hand - Stayover Volunteers Needed for Haven Ministry
Here is our chance to follow Jesus' example to minister to "the least of these" - the vulnerable people in our society. Haven Ministry is again looking for adults to stay overnight at their shelter. Since our volunteers from our previous shifts have said how well things went, and how meaningful they found the experience, we are signed up now for a week in March. As before, all you need to do is arrive by 5pm, lock up the common room later in the evening, stay overnight in a secure, recently refurnished bedroom (all new mattresses and bedding), and then you can leave anytime after 6am the next morning. (If you need to leave earlier because of work, arrangements can be made.) There is no cooking, no cleanup, no chores - just being there. The director, Cathy Teisher, will meet with you when you arrive to review what you need to know.
Sounds easy? It is. So can you help? Just one night - either one or two people (parents may also bring their children). Haven Ministry is located at 1043 South Front Street in Sunbury. (You probably drive right by it whenever you cross the river going toward Shamokin Dam.) The shelter needs churches to commit for one-week blocks - we are signed up for Sunday-Saturday, March 7-13.
Remember - this is an extremely simple, but extremely important, outreach ministry that our churches can provide. Please use the sign-up sheet at church, or let Pastor Ray know as soon as possible, which day(s) you can help. Thanks.
Combined Christian Unity Service/Concert - April 18, 4pm