January 2024 Newsletter

Worship Schedule this Month

January 7th – The Baptism of Christ - “The Voices and Splashes Heard From the Jordan and

Dreisbach”, Psalm 29; Acts 8:26-40; Mark 1:4-11. 1st Sunday Soup and Salad Brunch

January 14th - Second Sunday after Epiphany - “Are You Up for a Good Washing, Particularly

Around the Eyes and the Heart?”, Psalm 139:1-18; 1st Corinthians 6:1-11; John 1:43-51.

January 21st - Third Sunday after Epiphany - “The Life We Are to Lead in the Kingdom of

God, Psalm 62:5-12; 1st Corinthians 7:17-31; Mark 1:14-20. Congregational Meeting

January 28th – Fourth Sunday after Epiphany- “The Dark Side Seems to Know Who Jesus Is. Do

We?”, Deuteronomy 18:15-20; 1st Corinthians8:1-13; Mark 1:21-28

December Consistory Meeting Highlights

· Consistory is checking into obtaining a maintenance contract for the organ.

· The locks for the church will be changed January 3rd.

· Election of new Consistory Members will be December 21, 2023.

· The Tech wage for preparing the visual slides for the service was increased to $100/service.

· Penn Central Conference is planning a Music Festival at Sunbury UCC.

· February 11, 2024, Souper Bowl Sunday, we plan to serve a free soup and hot dog lunch from 12-2, for those in need. Please watch the Bulletin for ways you can help or donate.

· The Consistory meeting in January has been moved to Thursday, January 18, 2024 @7pm.

We hope everyone has a Joyous Holiday!!!

Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 6:30-8:00 PM

January 3- 2 Corinthians 10:1-11:15

Confident in Christ, But Beware of Satan's Disguises

January 10- 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Foolish or Wise, Weak or Strong: God's Way or the World's?

January 17- 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Christ Crucified and the Discerning Spirit

January 24- 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Power Made Perfect in Weakness

January 31- 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Spiritual Gifts

Soup & Salad Brunch

Please join us on the First Sunday of January, 1/7/24, for a Soup and Salad Brunch following the worship service. A sign-up sheet is available at the back of the sanctuary to provide soup, salad and dessert donations.

Childcare

Volunteers are available to care for your child in the nursery every Sunday after the Children’s Time until the end of the service. Parents and caretakers are welcome to send their children to the nursery during that time. All volunteers have appropriate clearances. If you would like to participate in this ministry, please contact Diane Hackenberg.

The volunteers for January are: January 7 – Lori Leitzel; January 14 – Michelle Owens; January 21 – Sharon Rein; January 28 – Diane Hackenberg.

Lattes & Laughs

Let’s beat the Winter Blues with some Lattes and Laughs!!! Join me, Tammy Pierce in the downstairs social room Thursdays from 10-11:30am for games and puzzles starting January 4th. This is open to anyone, who wants to get together and have fun with others during these cold months, so please invite your friends. Coffee will be provided or bring your own. If you have questions or would like to help, please see me.

Devitt House Gifts

“Thank You” to each of you who donated Christmas gifts to the residents of Devitt House. The gifts were distributed on December 21st at their annual Christmas party. The folks at Devitt House expressed their appreciation at being remembered. Again, thank you to each of you for your kind and generous participation. Carol and Larry Snook

Prime-timers

Prime-timers will be at Eastside Diner on January 25th at 12:30 pm.

2024 ALL CHURCH RETREAT

(An Uplifting & Spiritually Fulfilling Weekend)

Friday March 1, 6:30 PM - Sunday March 3, noon

Crystal Springs Retreat Center

North of Mifflinburg

The weekend includes sessions with our speaker Rev. Rachel Hackenberg, 5 meals, kids’ program, singing, games and lots of fun!

(Rachel grew up in Dreisbach and is currently the publisher of Pilgrim Press, the publishing branch of the United Church of Christ.)

Please fill out the registration form below and return it along with your payment to Scott Sanders 221 Pine St. Mifflinburg, PA 17844 or see him during worship no later than February 17. Checks should be made payable to Dreisbach UCC. Payment is due before the start of the retreat.

If you have any questions please contact one of the committee members - Sharon Magyar, Sue Leitzel, Mallory Leitzel or Scott Sanders

Dreisbach 2024 All Church Retreat

Name of all family members attending:

Please include age and grade level for all children.

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Phone #__________________________________________________________

Email address____________________________________________________

Check One: We will be commuting. _____________

We would like to stay overnight. ____________

Cost: $40.00 per person age 6 and older, $ 20.00 per child age 5 and under

Total Amount Paid: ___________ Cash or Check #__________