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February 17, 2019 / Leave a Comment Who: All are Welcome What: Free spaghetti dinner and movie night When: February 23, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. Where: St. John's U.C.C. Fogelsville
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February 17, 2019 / Leave a Comment Today the students learned about how families remember God. From the book of Deuteronomy, the students talked about how Moses explained God's instructions for us. They used building blocks without instructions. They needed to create a bunch of things together without having any directions. They also created their own scrolls. "Love God with all your being, teach it to your children, recite it when you wake and lie down, bind it as a symbol on your body". They also created a banner together all about where you can find wisdom. The congregation helped by adding their ideas about where to find wisdom.   February 10, 2019 / Leave a Comment
This week our class got to create conversation hearts for one of our young members who is going through a difficult time. They also got to finalize and send some valentine cards for our shut-ins. This week's lesson was about leprosy, so they also got to see some pictures of the effects of leprosy and be bundled up in bandages (toilet paper) to simulate leprosy. February 9, 2019 / Leave a Comment
One of our young parishioners really needs your prayers. Jessica Williamson (daughter of Kathy and Carl Williamson) is a freshman at Vilanova University. In September, she was experiencing severe headaches and came to find that she had a tumor in the left frontal lobe of her brain. She had surgery at the University of Penn Hospital in October and they were able to remove most of the mass. However, a small portion is rooted near her speech center and the remaining tissue was treated with radiation and chemotherapy. In addition, she also started immunotherapy and an MRI is performed every three months to monitor her progress. She has returned to school and, despite her challenges, has been working hard and volunteering her time to help children with special needs. She is an inspiration and, given her courage, needs both our prayers and encouragement. If you have the capability to access her on-line the link is posthope.org/one-miracle-day-at-a-time-with-jessie. Her father is managing the website and everyone is welcome to send her positive thoughts. It really does make a difference and she is open to sharing her experience. Take a moment and let her know that you care. February 9, 2019 / Leave a Comment Today, the students got to make cards for our shut-ins for Valentine's Day! It was a truly interesting and fun to see them get so creative! Also, they created a cool web of yarn while answering questions about their thoughts and beliefs as they reflected on the stories about Jesus's time period and the miracle he performed by bringing a child back to life.  January 13, 2019 / Leave a Comment Today the students learned about the prophets Simion and Anna and how they prepared the people for the arrival of Jesus. We also talked about Herod's jealousy and cruelty toward Jewish children as a result of his fear of Jesus. The students, like the Magi, tried to protect Jesus. as they did from Herod, by creating a protective layer of tape and straws for their baby Jesus (represented by an egg). The students got to test their creations and see if they were successful in protecting the baby by dropping the egg. Ava Marth and Catalina did a great job with their contraptions this week! They also got to test their patience and wait to choose a grab bag just like how the people had to wait for the arrival of baby Jesus!  Ava Marth and Catalina doing a great job with their contraptions used to protect their "Baby Jesus" eggs! 1/13/2019 0 Comments Sunday School Fun: January 6, 2019 January 13, 2019 / Leave a Comment
This week, the students learned about three important angels: one who told Mary of Jesus's impending birth, one that told Elizabeth that she would bare John the Baptist, and the angel Gabriel that told the shepherds of Jesus's birth. The students created their own angels, talked about what they can do to be kind to others, and played with balloons that represented all of the angels we discussed. 12/26/2018 0 Comments Christmas Eve ServiceDecember 26, 2018 / Leave a Comment This year's Christmas Eve service was beautiful. Thank you very much to those of you who were able to attend either in person or virtually through our live feed of the service. We had many people who helped to prepare for this service, so thank you to our Reverend for a beautiful service, the consistory for their assistance during the service, our Minister of Music and chorus for the music, and to everyone helping others during this Christmas season. To view the feed of the service, visit our Facebook page at the following URL and join us next Christmas Eve for another illuminating service. Merry Christmas, everyone! St. John's U.C.C. Fogelsville Christmas Eve Service 2018 12/26/2018 0 Comments Sunday School Fun: December 23, 2018
  December 9, 2018 / Leave a Comment
Today the students learned all about the story of Mordecai and his wife. His wife was Jewish, and she was able to change his heart about the Jewish people in his land. The kids also continued to make more ornaments for the Christmas tree in the fellowship hall. After the service, they continued to deck the halls with their creations! The kids are also SO excited for next week's movie night (December 15th at 6:30- All are Welcome) and for our special guest that will be here soon! |
