November 2025 News
November 2025 Newsletter
Worship Schedule for November
November 2nd – 21st Sunday after Pentecost - All Saints Sunday, “Where In Life Are Saints To
Be Found?”, Psalm 32; 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4; Luke 19:1-10. Communion & First Sunday
Fellowship
November 9th- 22nd Sunday after Pentecost ,“What An Easter Faith Looks Like”, Psalm 17:1-7; 2
Thessalonians 2:13-17; Luke 20:27-38. Harvest Home Collection
November 16th – 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, “The Time Is Near. But Near To What?”, Isaiah
65:17-25; 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15; Luke 21:5-19
November 23rd - Reign Of Christ, “The Days Are Surely Coming. Are We Ready?”, Jeremiah
23:1-6; Colossians 1:11-20; Luke 23:26-43
November 26th – Thanksgiving Service @ St. Paul’s at the Farm, 7:00pm (Brookpark Farm)
November 30th – 1st Sunday Of Advent, “When The End Is Promised As A New Beginning”,
Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Luke 17:20-37
Harvest Home
We will celebrate Harvest Home on November 9th. All donations received will be used in Dreisbach’s Blessing Box to benefit our local community in need.
2026 Giving
The giving envelopes for 2026 are available in the back of the sanctuary. If you didn’t receive envelopes and would like to, please let Pam Pfirman (570-898-9774) know. We are happy to provide them to you. Alternatively, if you prefer to give electronically you can visit the website dreisbachucc.org. Simply, click on the red E-giving link to set that up.
Poinsettias
It's time to purchase Poinsettias!! This years plants will be coming from Engles Greenhouse at a cost of $10/plant again. They are available in Red, White & Glitter (red w/white flecks). Order forms are available at the back of the sanctuary and we ask that you turn them in by Sunday, November 21st. Contact Tony Noll at (570)837-3104 or tmnoll@verizon.net with any questions.
Thank You
The Pfirman Family would like to thank everyone for all their support following the passing of Larry. Your cards, calls, flowers and kind words meant so much to all of us during this difficult time. We are all truly blessed to be part of the Dreisbach Family! Thank You
Rummage Wrap Up
On Sunday, October 19, we had the joy of distributing $13,000 from this year’s rummage sales. As always, we used this money to spread God’s love following God’s commands to share the good news and care for people in need. Thank you for all you did to make this possible. You worked, you donated goods, you made food, you set up, you cleaned up, you delivered goods and posters. It takes all of us to make rummage happen. Take a minute to consider the good work we are able to do because of rummage and remember these ministries and the people they serve in your prayers.
City of Joy in Rwanda - $2,500. They are currently raising funds to build a cafeteria for the high school students who must walk ¾ of a mile twice a day to the elementary cafeteria for breakfast and lunch. When the building is complete, students will have more time and energy to focus on their studies.
John Mark and Sharon Ambler, missionaries with Youth With a Mission - &2,500. John Mark and Sharon are friends of the Mike and Ruth Romig and serve God around the globe.
The Union-Snyder Agency on Aging - $2,000 to provide home delivered meals to the elderly. Having these meals allows people to remain in their homes more securely.
Kiwanis Club of Mifflinburg - $1,500. The club provides Christmas food boxes to the families of needy school children in the Mifflinburg district.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes - $500. FCA continues to expand its reach in the area, offering Bible studies and encouragement to high school students.
The Union County Giving Closet - $1,000. The Giving Closet works with families receiving services from the Central PA Food Bank and provides two seasonal clothing packages each year for newborns to 18-year-olds.
Haven Ministry of Sunbury- $1,000. Haven provides shelter to those in need from Snyder, Union, and Northumberland County. Once crisis needs are met, they offer programs that help residents foster self-sufficiency.
Union-Snyder Community Action Agency - $1,000. USCAA helps lower-income residents with housing, food, and utilities needs and connects folks to other resources.
Dreisbach’s Blessing Box - $1,000. The Blessing Box is being used heavily and emptied regularly. Your donations continue to be essential. This donation undergirds the ongoing work of the congregation.
November Devotional – Preparing for the Future
(on Dreisbach Facebook page)
How are we to understand the future, particularly as a response to Jesus’ own words and projections? What are we to expect and anticipate? How are we to make connections between when, where, why and for whom? So we will look at several passages found in Luke’s Gospel. Take a look; ponder and reflect and notice where you might fit in.
(a copy of each week’s devotionals is available at the back of the sanctuary)
November and December Bible Study
Wednesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm
How might the earliest of Jesus’ followers have arrived at an understanding of his birth and the implications for all of Israel and throughout the world? Many of his followers would have been familiar with birth stories found in the Old Testament, not a fear which prompted surprise and amazement. Would these followers of Jesus have been able to see any connection between these Old Testament birth stories and Jesus’ own birth? Would they have been able to link all these stories within their understanding of God’s actions in the world in which they lived.
Our focus for our November and December Bible study will address these questions using the book A Child Is Born: A Beginners Guide to Nativity Stories by Amy-Jill Levine, a Jewish biblical scholar whose main interest is in the New Testament. Please join us for engaging conversations and enlightening insights into the world of the Bible.
November 5 – A Child is Born, Introduction IX-XXXV
November 12 – Chapter 1 – The Conception and Birth of Isaac and Ishmael p.1-30
November 19 – Chapter 2 – The Conception and Birth of Samson p.31-57
December 3 – Chapter 3 – The Conception and Birth of Samuel p.59-81
December 10 – Chapter 4 – Jesus: Heir to Traditions p.83-93
December 17 – Chapter 4 continued – p.93-119
Books are available at the church: see Pastor John
Worship Service Childcare
Volunteers are available to care for your infant to three-year-old child in the nursery every Sunday after the Children’s Time until the end of the service. All volunteers have appropriate clearances. If you would like to be part of this ministry, please contact Diane Hackenberg. The volunteers for November are: November 2 – Lori Leitzel; November 9 – Kathy King; November 16 – Diane Hackenberg; November 23 – Michelle Owens; November 30 – Pam Eberhart.
Upcoming Meetings
· Prime-timers will meet at OIP Mifflinburg on Thursday, November 20th at 12:30.
· Bell Choir will begin practicing on Thursday, November 6th at 7:00 pm. Contact Tony Noll if you would like to participate.
· Lattes and Laughs is meeting Thursdays from 10:00 – 11:30 am upstairs in the parlor area.
· The Investment Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, November 25th at 10:00 am.
Devitt House Gifts
Again this year, the members of Dreisbach have been asked to donate Christmas gifts for the residents of Devitt House. We will provide gifts to be distributed at their annual Christmas party. A sign-up sheet is available in the back of the sanctuary. Gifts to be returned by November 30th. Thank You
Kiwanis Food Boxes
Donations of non-perishable food items and/or monetary gifts for Mifflinburg Kiwanis Christmas boxes will be collected from November 19 through December 15. Last year, the club provided food boxes for many families in need in the Mifflinburg School District. Questions and monetary donations can be directed to Sandy Catherman or Don Bowman.
Consistory
Sandy Catherman, Leroy Gabel and Dave Beckley’s terms will be expiring at the end of 2025 and will be required to take a year off as they have all served two consecutive terms. Therefore, we are looking for three members to serve in the coming year. If you are willing to do so please contact a current member of consistory. Thank You
Church Directory/Shut-ins
I will be providing an updated list of our shut-ins with the December newsletter. If you know of anyone who should be added to the list or updates to addresses and phone numbers please let me know (570-898-9774).
Fall Festival Recap
It was a beautiful day for the 9th annual Fall Festival. Everyone enjoyed the day; playing games, tasting pies, purchasing baked goods and delicious food from the food stand.
A big thank you goes to everyone who helped in anyway with the festival. Dreisbach has the best cooks and bakers!
Pie Tasting Contest Outcome
There were 14 pies entered in the pie tasting contest. We had 8 youth, 3 adult females and 1 adult male. Some contestants entered more than one pie and even though we don’t do this to make money, we did make a profit of $248.
With 48 votes, Quinn Swartzlander took first place with her Peanut Butter Oreo pie. Hendrick Kaster, with 30 votes, took second place with his Cookies and Cream pie and the Oreo Dirt pie, that had gummy worms, with 27 votes made by Conner Shively took third place.
In the adult female division, Ella Willow took first place with her Sour Cherry pie. Sharon Stump took second place with her Lemon Sponge pie and Joy Catherman took third place with her Pumpkin pie.
There was only one male adult entry, so therefore, Nick Shively took first place with his Orange Crème pie.
Congratulations to all the winners and a big thank you to all that entered their favorite pies, and of course, all those that purchased tickets for the tasting!