Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service
Our Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25 at First Presbyterian, Delaware City. Father Roy Pollard will bring the message and other area pastors and lay persons will be participating. Join us for worship and fellowship (with snacks!) to follow.

The Hanging of the Greens
Both churches will hold Hanging of the Greens services on Sunday, Nov. 29 to mark the beginning of Advent. Please plan to join us at 9:45 a.m. in Port Penn and at 11:15 in Delaware City. This is a great service for children to attend!

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Meeting Ground Collection Next Two Weeks
Reminder: Both churches will be collecting goods for Meeting Ground on Sunday, Nov. 22 and Sunday, Nov. 29. Requested items include paper goods and cleaning supplies.

Communion:
Will be served at both services this week. The Rev. Nona Holy of UD campus ministry will officiate.

Congratulations!
To everyone who participated in the Port Penn Harvest Festival! Your contributions of food, crafts and time netted more than $800!

Prayers
Please keep the Armstrong family in your prayers as they mourn the loss of Jack and please pray for all of our congregation members and friends who will be facing the holidays without a special loved one this year. Please pray for the many in our congregations who are aging and not feeling well.

Service of Thanksgiving
The Ecumenical Thanksgiving Service for both communities will be held at First Pres. Delaware City on Wednesday, Nov. 25 at 7 p.m. Father Roy Pollard will bring the message and we will have special music from each congregation in Port Penn and Delaware City. The Delaware City Deacons will be serving dessert following the service.

Hanging of the Greens
Both churches will celebrate the first Sunday of Advent with the Hanging of the Greens. These informal services are especially geared for children and families. Join us in Port Penn at 9:45 a.m. and in Delaware City at 11:15 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 29.

Dec. 6: Families: Save the Date:
A special Family Advent make it and take it craft hour will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6 immediately following the 11:15 a.m. service. This event is for children and parents/gandparents and friends who want to make some Advent decorations for the home. We will order pizza, make some crafts and talk about the real reason for the season! The event will be held in Delaware City but is designed for families from both congregations.

Dec. 11: Ladies: Save the Date:
A Christmas Gathering for the ladies of both churches will be held on Friday evening Dec. 11. This special event is being brought to you by Beth's friends from the Elkton Presbyterian Church. You don't need to bake, you don't need to plan the program, you don't even need to get to church early to turn on the heat--it will all be done for you! All you have to do is wear your prettiest Christmas sweater and show up to eat goodies and relax with your friends from both churches as we celebrate the season. Watch for details about time and location!

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Harvest Festival Saturday!

This Saturday Port Penn will reactivate its traditional fall event by sponsoring a Harvest Festival from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come and join us for crafts, attic treasures, yummy baked goods and a great lunch featuring home-made chili and soup! It will also be your first chance to purchase the new Port Penn Cookbook--just in time for holiday gift giving! Questions? Call 379-0590.

Gatherings this week:
Tuesday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m., Delaware City Deacons meet in the Sunday School room.
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m., Port Penn, Pot Luck
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m., Delaware City, Community Christmas Cantata rehearsal in the sanctuary.

Congratulations to Sue Ellen and George who were married in Delaware City on Saturday, Nov. 7. May God bless you with a long and happy life!

Please keep in your prayers: Julie, Ann, Jack and Olive, Becky, Al, Betty and Thelma.