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THE SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION: At its November 2008 meeting, Faith’s Church Council authorized that Faith’s unconfirmed young people from Kindergarten age and older may partake in the sacrament of Holy Communion at Faith as long as the child’s parents/guardians approve.
Interested parents and children gathered after worship November 23 in Faith’s sanctuary. Pastor Russ answered questions and shared with the children the meaning of the sacrament.
For those who could not attend the November 23 gathering and who are interested in allowing their young people to join in the sacrament, please contact the church office. There’s reading material available, and Pastor Russ will meet with you at the church to share the meaning of the sacrament with your child.
Upcoming services of Holy Communion are December 7 (9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.), December 24 (10:00 p.m.), and January 4 (9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.).

“Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of God belongs. 17Truly I tell you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God as a little child will never enter it” (Luke 18:16, NRSV).

Join your church family and friends Christmas Caroling @ 1 PM, Sunday, December 21!
Come to worship at 10:30 a.m.and hear the joyful sounds and songs of our family Christmas program.  Then join us in  Fellowship Hall for Coffee Hour.   Bring a brown bag lunch for after Coffee Hour and join us for Christmas Caroling, We will car pool and bring joyful sounds of Christmas  to our friends. See the joyful smiles as we visit our church families and friends

Men and Women who are willing to help our church!
I want to thank those members who have been helping to clean the church each week. I won't mention names - you know who you are! We are meeting at 9:00 AM each Tuesday for about an hour and a half. For myself, I am enjoying the work and the fellowship. There are others who are helping at different times, including several families, and the essential tasks are getting done. We could always use more volunteers, however. If you are interested in helping on Tuesday, or at another time, please see me. I have a detailed list of the tasks, and we can find something for anyone to do.My phone is 610-432-4770; email is dseibert@enter.net.

WANT TO JOIN FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE?
Anyone (male or female) interested in joining the Fellowship Committee is invited to attend a 2009 Planning Meeting on Saturday, January 10th at 10:00 am in Fellowship Hall.     Any questions, please see Sandy Diacogiannis (610-398-7316).                 

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE: It’s that “magical” time of year again………which means Faith’s Fellowship Committee will be busy preparing for their annual “Christmas Cookie Sale” which will take place on Sunday, December 14th immediately after worship service in Fellowship Hall.  We would like to have a nice assortment of homemade cookies, but we need your help.   Cookies are needed (always appreciated!) and can be dropped off on the following days in Fellowship Hall:  Friday, December 12th from 9:30 am to 11:30 am, or, Saturday, December 13th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.   Please note that the cookies are boxed and decorated on Saturday at 11:00 am, so we ask that you please have your cookies turned in by Saturday, 11:00 am.  Any questions, please see Sandy D. (610-398-7316) or any Committee member.   Thanks to everyone for supporting this holiday fundraiser

FELLOWSHIP COMMITTEE: HOAGIE ALERT:   “TURKEY HOAGIES ARE ON THE WAY” -- Watch your January Newsletter for something new on the Hoagie form – the Fellowship Committee will be making “Turkey Hoagies” in addition to the American and Tuna hoagies already noted on the form.  The hoagie sale will be held on Super Bowl Sunday (January 31/February 1).  The cost for a Turkey hoagie will be the same as the others - $3.50.  Any questions, please see Sandy D. (610-398-7316) or any Committee member.

MISSION ADVENT FAIR, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7: Come join us for a barbeque lunch after church! See the displays for:
                                                            Goals       
Habitat for Humanity               Window @ $79
The Heifer Project                   Sheep @ $120
Project for Children & Youth  Child's bed @ $180

SERRV - Buy beautiful items from other countries.  Church World Service coordinates this project to help craftsmen earn a living with their talents.  Cash accepted.

WEST END FOOD BANK - Pastor Anderman of Salem UMC opened a food bank.  Twice a month, families in need come for food.  Please give peanut butter and jelly to this cause. A box for these donations will be in Fellowship Hall.

Please support our Mission Fair!

DO YOU BUY GROCERIES? Of course you do! But did you realize that buying groceries can help to support our church?
Your commitment alone to buy groceries from Giant Food Stores can help our church raise money to defray the high cost of our heating bill.
It’s so easy!  Simply purchase a Giant Gift Card in increments of $25, $50, or $100 and use it to pay for your groceries the next time you shop at Giant Food Stores.  Think of all of the money you could earn just shopping for your holiday meals.  You can even give the gift cards to friends, family, or co-workers as gifts this holiday season!
A family spending $300 in groceries each month can earn up to $180/yr. for our church. 
Everyone can help…it all adds up! 
See Kristin Richards for more information or to purchase your cards.  Feel free to call 610.502.0252.  Thank you for your support!

YOUTH & COOL DUDES: ALLENTOWN AREA MISSION COUNCILYOUTH WINTER FUN EVENT!         
SNOWTUBING at BIG BOULDER  RESORT
FRIDAY JANUARY 2, 2009. 3:00 PM UNTIL 10:00 PM
(Cost is $20.00)

Snow tubing at Big Boulder Pocono Resort is a favorite family activity! Bring your family out for a day of snow tubing fun at Big Boulder.
Snow tubing is just like sledding, but without having to haul the sled back up the hill! Just sit back and enjoy the conveyor carpet or tow-rope lift and then the wild ride downhill! There is a minimum height requirement of 36” to tube.

Please contact Linda Lenhart, llenhart@ptd.net, 610-434-4363 by December 15, 2008 if you interested in going.

Upcoming schedule and activities are HERE. Some GOOD writings from our youth are HERE!

24 Hour Youth Faith Fast a thon 2009: The Souper Bowl of Caring is fundamentally a faith initiative, born of a prayer. We seek to love God by loving our neighbors. Through this, young people will see that by God’s grace, they can make a difference in the lives of  others. Souper Bowl engages communities of all faiths in the fight

EDUCATION: Click HERE for the latest information!

continues December 14 at 9:15 am. For more information, click HERE

Fellowship Hall's new tables and chairs! God is good!

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