CREATIVE WORSHIP AND MINISTRIES
(Presbytery congregations following the guidance of the Holy
Sprit respond with creative worship and ministry.
Email a report of the creative things your church is doing to share with the
rest of the presbytery.
Send them to webmaster@huntingdon.org
CURRENT HAPPENINGS:
Pine Grove Presbyterian Church in Pine Grove Mills
A Veggie of an Event...
Rock-A-Thon for Missions and So Much More
An event worth coming to will be taking place at the Alexandria Presbyterian
Church, Alexandria, PA — The youth of the church are raising money and
awareness for the Huntingdon Food Pantry. The youth are accepting pledges in
three different forms: hourly pledge for the time the youth rocks in the rocking
chair, flat donation, and/or canned goods for the food pantry. We would welcome
all members of the church and the community to come for the different activities
that will be accompanying the Annual Rock-A-Thon.
March 7th:
6 pm… Join us for the start of the Rock-A-Thon and a bowl of
Veggie Soup and a special dessert. The cost of the meal is
a can of vegetables for the Food Pantry.
6:30 pm… As we start rocking the time away there will be a
special presentation by Jean Gutshall of the Huntingdon Food
Pantry to explain the need and the concern in our area.
7 pm…. “Jonah—A Veggie Tale Movie” will be
shown with a special Bible Study opportunity and activities for
all.
Following the movie we will settle into our rocking chairs for
the remaining hours of rocking. It is during this time we
will also begin making homemade veggie soup for sale on Saturday.
March 8th:
Starting at 10 am…. Come to the church for the last 2 hours
of the Rock-A-Thon and purchase a quart of vegetable soup. {Also
the youth will need some encouragement to keep going.} Cost will
be $3.00 per quarter. (All Proceeds go to the Food Pantry.)
NOON...the completion of this years Rock-A-Thon and time for a
nap for all that participated.
If you are interested in attending, making a pledge, or for more
information, please feel free to contact Caroline Colbert, Elder
and Youth Leader of the Alexandria Presbyterian Church at either
ches4707@aol.com or 814-669-4084.
Caroline R. Colbert, M.Ed., CHES
Alexandria Presbyterian Church
Elder and Youth Leader
ches4707@aol.com
Alexandria Presbyterian Church:
Secrete Christmas Angels deliver 5 gifts to individuals that need a special remembrance during the holidays. There is a gift of each Sunday in Advent and one for Christmas. The last gift is usually accompanied by a special visit between the youth and the person they have been supporting. This is the 7th year of the project by the Jr, Sr. High Class.
Saturday, December 14th a Family Birthday Party for Jesus. the party is 1 1/2 hours long and will include a craft, games, and caroling around our outside manger scene. It is here that Santa Clause will be found praying at the manger. Santa will then come into the church with us and join us in eating birthday cake and passing out birthday presents.
Also, Saturday, December 14th the fruit, cookies and other items will be placed in boxes to be distributed to all shut ins and individuals that need a special cheer during the holiday season. Included this year will be "soups in a jar" which are ingredients found in a pint jar to make chicken noodle soup -- this project was done by the youth of the church.
On December 22nd the Youth and Adults will be performing Operation Christmas Child the Musical during our worship time. This story is based on the mission project sponsored by Samaritan's Purse and is an absolute wonderful production. If anyone is interested in coming to the performance it will begin at 11 am...also if anyone is interested our church as purchased the CDs, play and directors book/video and we would be willing to loan it out next year. (Contact me for details.)
December 24th is our Annual Christmas Cantata and Bell Concert starting at 7:30 PM. The service will close with candle light singing of Silent Night. Please join us if you would like.
Caroline R. Colbert, M.Ed., CHES
Alexandria Presbyterian Church
Hollidaysburg Presbyterian Church, January and February
Free, a bowl of soup, bread, dessert, and beverage, every Sunday, from 11 AM to 1 PM.
Everyone is welcome! Sponsored by the Kitchen Table Class.
Elvin Liebegott
egraham@alt3.com
Joel T. Blunk
Associate Pastor
State College Presbyerian Church
State College, PA
- - - - Bulletin
Announcement:
Taizé Prayer Service: Our congregation is
invited to attend weekly Taizé prayer services at the State
College Presbyterian Church, 132 W. Beaver Ave. The services
begin at 5:00 in the sanctuary and last about 45 minutes. In
keeping with the ecumenical worship style of Taizé, the services
consist of short songs sung repetitively and a long observance of
silence. All ages are welcome. There is childcare for children 5
and under. For more information see www.taizé.fr or www.scpresby.org
CREATIVE WORSHIP
The Upper Spruce Creek church traditionally has a Thanksgiving
Eve Service followed by a time of fellowship with finger foods brought by the members.
The service consists of Thanksgiving hymns, Scripture readings , prayer and
a meditation based on a Thanksgiving theme. We emphasize the participation of
the members in all parts of the service.
One year the theme was thankfulness. Members were given colored
paper leaves on which they wrote one thing for which they were
thankful. At a given point we went forward and hung the leaves on
a tree placed on the chancel. A compilation of the statements on
the leaves was made and handed out later.
Another year the theme was how we used the talents and gifts that
we were given. Examples of knitting, sewing, painting, baking and
many others were brought in. A nurse brought her stethoscope .
The story of the ten lepers was told by the leader while walking
among the congregation. We were then asked to meditate and get
inside the minds of Jesus and the ten lepers . How did Jesus
feel? Why did the one leper return? Why didn't the nine and think
of the excuses they might they have made ? What excuses do we
make for not giving thanks?
The history of Thanksgiving in our country was explored followed
by how Jesus and his family celebrated the Feast of Booths.
This year the emphasis will be on God’s gift of hands. There
will be four readers and a leader alternating statements and
Scripture readings on hands.Folowing the readings there will be a
guided meditation as we imagine God molding us and shaping us and
our reaching out to touch God’s hands.