November 2017 Christ United Church of Christ, 1414 Ligonier Street Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650 No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey you are welcome Worship Services for November 11/5 Sunday Morning Worship, 11:00 AM All Saints’ Sunday, Holy Communion 11/12 Sunday Morning Worship, 11:00 AM Stewardship Sunday / New Members Received 11/19 Sunday Morning Worship, 11:00 AM 11/26 Sunday Morning Worship, 11:00 AM Reign of Christ Sunday Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 118:1
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November 2017
Christ United Church of Christ, 1414 Ligonier Street
Latrobe, Pennsylvania 15650
No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey you are welcome
Worship Services for November 11/5 Sunday Morning Worship, 11:00 AM
All Saints’ Sunday, Holy Communion
11/12 Sunday Morning Worship, 11:00 AM
Stewardship Sunday / New Members Received 11/19 Sunday Morning Worship, 11:00 AM
11/26 Sunday Morning Worship, 11:00 AM Reign of Christ Sunday
Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever. Psalm 118:1
Concerns of the Congregation Please pray for: Katie Baker, Scott Barr, Edith Bridge, Cathy Campbell, Lauren DeAn-
gelo, Carol Gerhard, Treasure Keys, Zoe Klug, Lorraine Mickinack, Bob and Evelyn
The Search Committee met on Wednesday, October 4 and Monday,
October 16 with Rev. Linda Miller-Pretz to complete our work on
the church profile. The profile has been posted on the United
Church of Christ website. We will soon be reviewing profiles of
candidates for pastor.
Thank you to everyone who supported the Soup and Salad Bar. Whether you
assisted with set up, prepared food, served food, cleaned up or ate the food - we
couldn't have managed without you. Our combined effort raised $382.00 which
will be used for missions at home or abroad. We are in the spirit of
Thanksgiving".
Mission For November is Operation Reindeer
Operation Reindeer supports Torrance Hospital’s “Three Wishes” program
which gives each resident struggling with mental health issues gifts each Christ-
mas. Items should be new and unwrapped and ready by November 30. See
the following page for a list of suggested items.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Decorating the Church
Please plan to stay after the service on November 26 to decorate the church for
Christmas. Pizza and a beverage will be provided for a light lunch. Many hands
make the afternoon a time of fun and fellowship.
Advent Luncheon
A “Pot Luck” luncheon is planned after the worship service on December 3.
Plan to stay and share a dish with your church family as we welcome in the
Christmas Season.
Watch for sign-up sheets for both of these events.
Lay Life Mission Committee Report
November Mission of the Month - Operation Reindeer
Lay Life and Mission Committee will again be collecting gifts for the residents at Torrance State Hospital and for Mental health consumers of the Westmoreland Case Management and Support system. Listed below are the requested items. Please bring unwrapped items to the church by November 30.
For safety reasons, no glass bottles, belts, scarves or razors
Clothing No scarves or belts
Men’s size XL or larger, Women’s size L or larger XXL and 1X and larger sizes are greatly needed
Sweat shirts/pants tops, t-shirts pants or jeans
Sweaters undergarments pajamas
Socks Mittens, gloves Hats, ear muffs
Bathrobes Jackets, Coats outerwear
Toiletries No razors, items in glass containers, or alcohol-based items
A beautiful "dog themed" quilt was donated to Christ Church
by Dorthy Paulovich's sister. The quilt measures 46 1/2 x 63.
A silent auction - one in which you write your name, contact
information, and a bid - has begun.
Bids will be accepted through November. The quilt will be on
display in Christ Church and will be awarded to the highest
bidder in early December. Stop in and add your name to the
bidding. It would make a great Christmas gift!
READERS AND GREETERS NEEDED If you are willing to read scripture on Sunday morning, please sign up in the chap-
el. Early in that week call the office and Caryn will let you know what the scrip-
tures are for Sunday. You may read from your own bible if you choose or the
scriptures can be printed out for you.
Also, greeters are always needed. All it takes is a friendly smile and a hand
shake. Please sign up in the chapel.
The Christmas Fund provides direct fi-
nancial assistance to retired and active
United Church of Christ authorized
ministers and lay employees and their
surviving spouses, including pension
and health premium supplementation,
emergency assistance, and Christmas thank-you checks. A ministry of the Pension
Boards, the offering is received annually on the Sunday before Christmas.
You have the opportunity to be a part of this ministry that cares for the active and re-
tired clergy and lay employees of the United Church of Christ through your participa-
tion in this year’s Christmas Fund Offering.
The Christmas Fund Offering will be collected at Christ Church on
Sunday, December 17.
Time to Order Your Poinsettias
Place a poinsettia in the church on Christmas Eve in honor or in memory of a loved one. Please include payment with order form and place in the offering
plate or send to the church office by November 26.
6” plants are $8.00 each
Choose one: __ red In memory of:___________________________ __ white In honor of: ___________________________ __ pink
Mission Statement: To reflect Christ’s love in everything we do
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday O you who are the God of all generations, we thank you for all who have walked humbly with you and especially those near to us and dear, in whose lives we have seen the vision of your beauty. May we know that in the body or out of the body they are with you. Unite us still, God of our souls, in one household of faith and love, one family in heaven and on earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord. --John Hunter (1849-1917)
1 Pray for those who represent us in government.
2 Praise the Lord for the bountiful harvests.
3 Pray for those with hearing loss.
4 Praise God for the things in your life worth celebrating!
5 Remember those suffering with mental illness.
6 Give thanks for medical personnel who treat mental illness.
7 Pray for those who provide support for mental health consumers.
8 Give thanks for those who volunteer to help mental health consumers.
9 Pray for families and those who care for people with mental illness.
10 Pray for those experiencing drought.
11 Veterans’ Day Pray
for veterans
and those serving in the Armed forces.
12 Pray for Sunday School teachers and
participants.
13 Remember retired pastors.
14 Pray for young Christians as they strive to
live out their faith.
15 Pray for all those who transport people or goods.
16 Praise God for lakes, rivers and oceans.
17 Thank God for never giving up on us.
18 Pray for children who have been
abused or cruelly treated.
19 Pray for those who are planting churches in the United States.
20 Remember in prayer former pastors and their families.
21 Pray for the physical facilities of our church, asking God for direction.
22 Pray for the universal church that love may abound and truth flourish.
23 Thanksgiving Pray that God will continue to cultivate grateful hearts in us.