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Real People, Real Relationships, Real Growth and Change, Together Making a Real Difference |
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Good News Free Methodist Church |
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Advent 2011—Schedule of Events |
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Saturday, December 24th 7:00 p.m.
This evening service will be our primary worship experience of the weekend. Filled with music, communion and candlelight, this is a wonderful way for members, friends and guests to celebrate the birth of Jesus. |
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Sunday, December 25th 10:30 a.m. This one-hour-long chapel service will culminate our celebration of Jesus’ birthday with Christmas Carols and a devotional reflection on the meaning of Christmas Day. |
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November 27th — 10:30 a.m. “From Heaven to His Earthly Kingdom” December 4th — 10:30 a.m. “From Bethlehem to the Ends of the Earth” December 11th — 10:30 a.m. “From the Fields to all the People” December 18th — 10:30 a.m. “From the Holy Spirit to your Heart” December 24th — 7:00 p.m. “A Light to Everyone” December 25th — 10:30 a.m. “Occupy All Streets” |
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Saturday, December 24th 5:00 p.m.
Everybody is invited to a dinner at our Ministry Center.
The main course will be provided. If you can, please bring a dessert or a side dish to share. See Heidi Weyer for details. |
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Advent 2011—Generosity Initiative |
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Over the course of the Advent Season, we will challenge members and friends to participate in 4 deliberate “acts of generosity.” You are invited!
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Sunday, December 4th, we are sponsoring a collection of non-perishable food items to donate to New Hope Ministries. This local charitable ministry provides food to thousands of households facing financial distress. |
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On Sunday, December 11th, we will receive donations for a “Wal-Mart Gift Card Shower” for a family that relocated to Hazelton, PA to plant a Spanish-speaking church. You can bring in a gift card of any amount. Or you can designate a donation to be used to purchase gift cards. |
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On Sunday, December 18th we want you to bring a “used, but good” household item to church to donate. We will collect these in our Ministry Center and transport them to New Digs Ministry Inc. on Monday. You may |
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On Saturday, December 24th and Sunday, December 25th,we will be taking a special offering for Jesus’ Birthday. The offering received will be used to further the ministries of Good News Church.
In a season where we give to ourselves we should ask ourselves, “What will I give to Jesus this year for His birthday?” |
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Many immigrants from the Dominican Republic and other countries of Hispanic heritage are moving to this community. The Dominican gangs are gaining a foothold. The Gospel is badly needed.
The Family has been in the US for 12 years. They are now US citizens. They have not been able to sell their previous home as of yet, but have purchased a home near Hazleton that needs a lot of work and can eventually host the entire congregation. |
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bring furniture, kitchenware, linens, appliances, etc. Let’s have a great day of giving. If you aren’t using it, someone else can!!
New Digs Ministry Inc. is a non-profit agency that provides household essentials to people who are “starting over.” Every community has individuals and families who are disadvantaged due to mental, physical, financial issues or due to natural disasters. This agency receives, stores and issues materials that are required for someone to “move in” to a new living place. Right now there are 50 families on the New Digs waiting list. |
