Letter from the Co-Pastors

And you, high eternal Trinity,acted as if you were drunk with love,infatuated with your creature.When you saw that this tree could bear no fruitbut the fruit of deathbecause it was cut off from you who are life,you came to its rescuewith the same love with which you had created it:you engrafted your divinity into the dead tree of our humanity….You, sweetness itself, stooped to join yourself with our bitterness.You, splendor, joined yourself with darkness;you, wisdom, with foolishness;you, life, with death;you, the infinite, with us who are finite.What drove you to thisto give back life to this creature of yoursthat had so insulted you?Only love, as I have said,and so by engrafting, death is destroyed.

Catherine of Siena

Signs of the ‘dead tree of our humanity’ are all around us, and we often feel cut offfrom the One who is life. But we are not consigned to our own foolishness anddeath! God ‘acted as if He were drunk with love,’ and came to our rescue. God is

still coming. God will come again.

Don’t miss the coming of God into your life, into the world. The prophet says,“Get ready!” Jesus says, “Keep watch!” Of course we want to be alert in all sea-sons, but especially in this season of Advent we look for the appearing of the Infi-nite One among us finite, mortal creatures. There are a lot of things that get inthe way and obscure our vision. It can be hard to see holy splendor in the dark-ness – or in the garish brightness of the world at this time of year. But it helps tokeep company with people who are also looking. Come, be with others who arekeeping watch. Choose to spend time looking for the divine appearing. Clear andimprove your spiritual vision – through quietness, through worship, throughprayer, through contemplation, and through fellowship and festive celebration.This is not meant to be a season of burden and excess: the high eternal Trinity ofLove comes to give back life to us. Here, there are people who are trying to be-

come ready to receive it -- be one of them, and be glad!

With expectancy,

Carter and Kerry

Inside this issue:

Advent at FirstPresbyterianChurch

2

Stewardship up-dateDeacons Break-fast

3

New members 4

FellowshipAdult Mission tripChristmasClothesNeedy Assistance

5

CE Opportunities 6

Christmas Pag-eant RehearsalsConfirmationSeekers News

7

Session DigestFinancial Report

8

Church Family

News9

Weekly Bible

ReadingsLibrary News

10

Calendar 11

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Come and Worship

November 29: First Sunday of Advent—Sermon: “All of Life as Advent”

December 6: Second Sunday of Advent—Sermon: “Visitors to the Manger: The Innkeeper”Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper

Wednesday, December 9: Service for Wholeness in the sanctuary (7:30 p.m.)

December 13: Third Sunday of Advent—Sermon: “Visitors to the Manger: The Shepherds”Cherub Choir sings

December 20: Fourth Sunday of Advent—Sermon: “Visitors to the Manger: The Wise Men”Celtic Choir singsNo Sunday School because of the Deacons’ Breakfast

December 24: 5:00 Family Candlelight ServiceThe children will present the Christmas pageant,“The World Sings Noel!”

10:30 Candlelight Communion Service of Lessons and CarolsGuest instrumentalists will join with soloists and our adult choirs to

help us to celebrate the mystery, wonder and joy of this holy night.The preservice music begins at 10:00 p.m.

December 27: Service of the Lord’s DayCarter and Kerry will lead us in worship as we retell the Christmas storythrough the Scriptures, special Christmas readings and favorite carols.

Poinsettia orders due December 7. Pick up an Advent Meditations Book-

let to deepen your experience of the season.

Come and Serve

Cluster Outreach Giving Tree: Pick up a card from the cornucopia in thelobby and purchase some new clothes for a child in our community.

PrimeTimers Service Project: Wednesday, December 9 at 9:30 a.m. – PrimeTimers willpack gift bags for Community Meals guests.

PrimeTimers Caroling (but all are invited!): Friday, December 18 - Christmas caroling andlunch at Frederick Mennonite Home. Meet at church at noon to carpool.

Community Meals: Thursday, December 17. Please share some Christmas-decorated cupcakesBring them to the church by 1 p.m. or talk to Doreen Duncan.If you can help serve, please join us at 4:45 (we will be finished by about6:30).

Jr. Seekers: Service Project at the Salvation Army on December 13th. Time TBD.

Sr. Seekers: The Sr. Seekers will be doing a service project in either the Pottstown orPhiladelphia area! A flyer will be sent home with details.

Advent at First Presbyterian Church

Advent at First Presbyterian Church, cont.

The Stewardship Committee would like to thank youfor your commitments of time, talents, and money tothe ministry of this church in 2010. If you have not yetsent in your pledge card or turned in your puzzlepiece, please do so as soon as possible to save us aphone call and so that we can complete the puzzle—we are all pieces of God’s puzzle! If you have anyquestions, please do not hesitate to contact anyone of us. If you need a new pledge card, contact thechurch office.

With Joy and thanksgiving,Jim Short, Chair, Committee members: Chad Stacks, Ron Gower, Bill Campbell, Debbie Remelius, andSharon Trevoy.

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Deacons Christmas Breakfast, Sunday, December 20, 8:30—10:00

Come and share the joy of the season with your church family. We will begin serving breakfast at 8:30a.m. and will be “closing the kitchen” at 10:00, so all can attend worship. Your free-will offering willhelp support the work of the Board of Deacons during 2010. You can sign up by calling the churchoffice or by using the sign-up sheet on the hallway bulletin board. If you need transportation, call the

church office. Reservations are due by December 14 so we know how many to seat and serve.

Come and Celebrate

Hanging of the Greens: Sunday, November 29, 6:30 p.m.: We will enjoy dessert together, divide upto decorate God’s house, and end with a carol sing in the sanctuary. This is always agreat way to begin our Advent together.

PrimeTimers Bethlehem Trip, Friday, December 4. Meet at the church at 10:45 a.m. Sign uprequired and there are limited spots.

Coventry Singers Christmas Concert, December 6 at 3 p.m. in the church sanctuaryEnjoy an afternoon of beautiful, sacred Christmas music. Admission is free but there willbe a goodwill offering and a dessert reception following the concert.

Junior Seekers “Get to know ya game night” night, January 6 - hot chocolate, cozy blankets, andgoofy games.

Deacons’ Christmas Breakfast: Sunday, December 20, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m.

College Students Gathering: Sunday, December 20 after worship at Chili’s.

Service for Wholeness, Wednesday, December 9, 7:30 p.m.

Come join us for our twice-a-year service of worship and prayer for wholeness and healing in ourworld, in our communities, in our relationships, and in our mind, body and spirits. If you, or someoneyou care about, is in need of healing, of if you simply want to pray for our hurting world, come and

join us for this important and meaningful spiritual practice.

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Please welcome our newest members!

Jim and Pat McKeighan, 1322 Kulp Rd., Pottstown, PA 19465 610-495-8965Jim is a banker, and with the exception of the last few years, a life-long Presbyterian, serving as anelder in the Gladwyne and Newtown Square churches and a trustee at Llanerch. Jim enjoys music,espiecially singing. Pat’s hobbies are pottery, decorating,, and cooking. Jim and Pat love caring fortheir 230 year old farmhouse. Pat has been active as a deacon, Bible School Director, gardener, andon the Christmas Bazaar committee.Carolyn Iezzi, 618 Farmington Ave., Pottstown, PA 19464 610-323-5417Carolyn graduated from Boyertown and Jefferson Medical College Hospital School of Nursing. Shewas a girl scout leader. Carolyn and her late husband, Jim have 5 children, 13 grandchildren and 1great grandchild. Carolyn is presently working in the family business, Frankie and Johnnie’s.Beth Ann Straub, 521 Crest Drive, Pottstown, PA 19465 610-457-8066Beth Ann was born and raised in Upper Darby and moved to East Coventry three years ago. She isan account executive with Sysco Food Services. She has been singing for as long as she can remem-ber and is enjoying singing in the adult choir.Bill and Pat Hine, 155 S. Wall St., Spring City, PA 19475 610-948-9691Bill was employed with a large local supermarket for 30 years and also owned his own market. Billwas a former sexton at this church. Bill has 2 grown children and 1 grandchild. Bill is employed as afull time custodian. Pat worked as a secretary for many years and recently as a billing clerk for adoctor’s office until retiring because of vision problems. Pat was involved in church and was also in-volved in music.Matt and Sharon Sgriccia, 210 Timberline Dr., Douglassville, PA 19518 610-689-0583Matt and Sharon recently moved to Douglassville from Westfield, NJ where they lived for 6 1/2years. They are originally from the Pittsburgh area and both enjoy sports, reading, and traveling.Matt is a research scientist and Sharon worked as a teacher.Anna Chilton, 804 Vaughan Rd., A-1, Pottstown, PA 19465 484-624-5582Anna relocated from Quakertown, PA, where she attended church and was a greeter and lay reader(continues on p. 5)

From left to right: Pat McKeighan, Jim McKeighan, Carolyn Iezzi, Beth Ann Straub,

Pat Hine, Bill Hine, Sharon Sgriccia, Matt Sgriccia, Anna Chilton, and Katie Detwiler

Opportunities for Fellowship

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New Orleans Trip, February 27—March 6

We are returning to the Gulf Coast for a fifth and final time to repair and rebuild homes. Mem-bers of the group will be flying down on either Saturday, February 27, or Sunday, February 28,and returning on Saturday, March 6. We will be staying in a former church building converted byPresbyterian Disaster Assistance into living quarters for volunteers with bunk beds and showers.If you are willing to go (we take all skill levels!) or if you are interested but are not sure if youcan go, contact Carter, Kerry, or Tom Zeigler soon. We soon expect to have flight information.

New Clothes for Christmas: You can make it possible for a child in need in Pottstown tohave new clothes at Christmas. Select a card from the cornucopia in the lobby, purchase a newoutfit in the proper size, place the unwrapped gift in a holiday gift bag and attach the card.Please bring these gifts to the church by December 7th. These gifts of new clothes will then be

distributed to waiting children by the Cluster Outreach Center.

Christmas Joy Offering will be received in December to benefit retired pastors and racial

ethnic ministries.

Thank you for your generous response for the Alternative Gift Market—$1566!!!

Men’s Breakfast, Saturday, December 12, 8 a.m.

The guys gather on the second Saturday of the month for food, fellowship, and devotionalsled by Carter. We’ll send you on your way by 9 a.m. This month’s chef is Ron Gower.

PrimeTimers’ Events and Activities:

Friday, December 4—10:45 a.m. Follow the star to Bethlehem for a visit to the CommunityPutz, a Christmas music concert, shopping, dinner, and evening bus tour. Sign up is neces-sary and the cost is $39.50 plus dinner. We carpool from the church parking lot at 10:45a.m. and will return about 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 10 – 9:30 a.m. Meet to pack gift bags for Community meals guests.

Friday, December 19, 2008: Lunch and Carol Sing at Frederick Mennonite Home.Plan to leave the church parking lot at noon and have lunch at Frederick Mennonite Homeat 12:30 p.m. We will perform at 2:00. Bring along a holiday hat for the performance.Please invite other church members or friends to join us.

Branches of the Vine

Please welcome our newest members—cont.

Anna Chilton, cont.and attended most of the church activities. Anna is retired and is active in the Upper Bucks SeniorsCenter where she was past president and presently coordinates their trips and parties.Katie Detwiler, 924 S. Hills Blvd, Pottstown, PA 19464 484-941-4543Katie has lived in Pottstown for 24 years. She is engaged and will be married here on September 4,2010. She works at Pottstown Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Christian Education News (no Sunday School, Dec. 20 and Dec. 27)

ADULT SUNDAY MORNING OPPORTUNITIES

Men’s Sunday Mornings (Pastors’ Conference Room) Teacher: Bernarr RhoadesDecember 6: “Moses: Forty Years”December 13: “Moses: Prophesy Against God’s People”

Faith and Relationships Class (Library)Teachers: Sharon Trevoy, Debbie Remelius, and Rob Wade

Forum (Community Room)December 6: Christmas at Pottsgrove Manor

Laura Daugherty, head of the staff of Pottsgrove Manor will join us to tell us aboutPottsgrove Manor and the ways that Christmas was celebrated in the 18th century.

December 13: An Astronomers’ Perspective on The Star of BethlehemPeter Detterline, head of the Boyertown School District Planetarium, providesA unique scientific and faith perspective on the star of Bethlehem.

Women’s Sunday Mornings (Mary Ann Yost Room—110)“Advent: Learning to Wait” Teacher: Amy Shutt

WEEKDAY OPPORTUNITIES

Thursday Women’s Bible Study: Does not meet this month. Teachers: Max Creswell andRon Gower

Sisters of the Way Bible Study: 9:15-10:30 a.m. every Thursday, except December 24 and31. Teacher: Kerry

Evening Bible Study: 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1 and 15. Teacher: Carter Praying the Scriptures (Lectio Divina) Meets on Tuesday, December 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Leader: Kerry. Moms’ Group: Wednesday, December 16, 9:15—11:00 a.m., at Jenn Drago’s house.

Children welcome. Leader: Kerry Women of the Word Christmas Brunch: Thursday, Dec.17. at 9:30

ADVENT MEDITATION BOOKLETS

Advent Meditation booklets for individuals and families and a booklet for families and younger chil-dren are available for Advent. You can pick them up in the church lobby.

DEVOTIONAL BOOKS FOR 2009

Disciplines, a devotional book with daily Scripture selections and meditations written by nationallyknown spiritual writers can be purchased from the Christian Education Committee. The selec-tions from the Bible are generally the passages that Kerry and Carter preach on Sunday mornings.The CE Committee has subsidized the expense of the books so that you can get them for only $7(large print editions are $10). They make great “stocking stuffers!” Look for a CE Committeemember in the coffee hour or contact Liv or the church office.

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YWCA HOLIDAY COOKIE WALK!!Choose from over 30 varieties of Christmas cookies!

Friday, December 17th

8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.315 King StreetPottstown

610-323-1888

CONFIRMATION CLASS- Confirmation is on December 6th and 13th. They will bothmeet at 5:00 p.m. in the Jr. Seeker Room.

JUNIOR SEEKERS, grades 6-8:

Dec. 6th– “Get to know ya game night” Bring your comfy clothes and a pillow, we’ll be serving hot

cocoa and playing games in the Jr. Seeker room.RSVP– Mike and Mindy Lipsky- mindylipsky@verizon.net ; 610-323-5616Dec. 13th– Service Project at the Salvation Army in Pottstown. Time TBDRSVP– Ken and Holly Lee- kennethalee@comcast.net. 610-574-1563

SENIOR SEEKERS, grades 9-12:Dec. Date to be announced...we are working on a service project! A flyer will be sent home with

all the details! It’s gonna be good!

8th Graders and Senior Seekers: Hold the dates for Workcamp—July 10-17

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Children’s Music—Christmas Pageant Rehearsals

Pageant preparations are under way. Here are some important dates to keep in mind.

Cherubs (ages 4-6) -- Sunday mornings during Sunday SchoolCeltic Singers (grades 2-6) - Wednesdays at Music and Rec, 4:30—5:45Full Celtic Rehearsal—Wed., Dec. 23rd, 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. A pizza dinner will be served!Full Rehearsal, all participants – Saturday, Dec. 19, 9:30—11:30 a.m.Pageant : Christmas Eve, 4:00 to run-through and get in costume!

Parent Pageant Meeting- if you are or would like to help with the pageant this year,please come to the Parent Pageant meeting on Wed. Dec. 9th at from 4:00 p.m. to 4:30p.m. It will be a brief meeting to talk about the in’s and out’s of the pageant and howwe can use your help!

Music Notes

November 29th is the first Sunday in Advent and the Chancel Choir will present a hauntingly lovelyanthem , “O Child of Promise, Come.” On December 6th we will sing the stunning “Ee’n So, LordJesus, Quickly Come,” written by Paul Manz, who died just recently. On December 13th the Chan-cel Choir will sing John Ness Beck’s “Every Valley,”, incorporating the well known Isaiah text. De-cember 20th will showcase the Westminster Choir singing with the Chancel Choir a new CraigCourtney anthem, “Bring Us Peace.” And we promise to inspire and delight you with our musicalofferings on Christmas Eve at the late service. Once again, the music will begin at 10:00 P.M. soplease try to arrive before so as not to miss anything. The evening will include vocal and instru-mental duets, the Handbell Choir, the Chancel Choir, two children cantors and our violinist for thenight, Matt Ricci. Once again I want to thank our adult and youth choirs, Deb Voytko(accompanist/organist/right hand) , Scott Sample and Corinne Griffiths for all their hard work inhelping us create the magic that you enjoy each week. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel!

—Diane Land

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At its special meeting on November 15 and regular meeting on November 18, the Session:

Received as new members Carolyn Iezzi, Bill and Pat Hine, Jim and Pat McKeighan, Katie Det-weiler, Matt and Sharon Sgriccia, Beth Ann Straub, and Anna Chilton. (see p. 4).

Approved Kerry and Carter to take vacation, December 28—January 3, and extending an invita-tion to Rev. Max Creswell to preach and lead worship on January 3.

Reviewed the church’s financial reports and approved the monthly allocation to Mission. Approved revisions to the Endowment Policy. Approved receipt of the Christmas Joy Offering. Approved a vision and goals for ministry in 2010. Discussed the upcoming Officers’ Retreat on January 16. Approved adoption of the statistical reports for 2007 and 2008 to be included in the official min-

utes of the congregation. Received the report that the books of the church have been approved by Presbytery. Received a written report and proposed policy from the Child Safety Taskforce. The policy will

be discussed at the December Session meeting. Received the report from the Administrative Committee that the doors to the utility room and

kitchen are to be replaced. A leak was recently repaired in pipes in the ceiling of Fellowship Hall.Dick Clark repaired the mixer.

Approved two additional handicap parking spaces being created in the large parking lot. Received reports from the Deacons and the Worship, Administrative, Fun and Fellowship, Chris-

tian Education, Membership, Mission, Nominating, Personnel, and Stewardship committees. Please keep in mind the following prayer requests: for our Advent worship and a deeper sense of

the meaning of Advent; for our new members; for discernment for those considering the call tobe an elder or deacon; thanksgiving for the energy of our fellowship committee members; forguidance for our building repairs; for a fruitful completion of stewardship that we may do thework of our Lord on earth; that people might step up to be volunteers with childcare; thanksgiv-ing for the response of adult mission trip volunteers; for guidance for those who supervise ourEndowment fund.

Session Digest

Financial Report (General or Annual Fund)

Budgeted income for the year: $465,564Budgeted income through Oct 31: 387,970Actual income through Oct 31: 378,416This time last year: 344,430

Budgeted expenses for the year: 465,564Budgeted expenses through Oct 31: 384,959Actual expenses through Oct 31: 379,376This time last year: 356,676

Deficit: ($5,543)Deficit this time last year: ($32,747)

Please keep in your prayers the following members who have been ill or hospitalized recently, orwho are facing further treatment: Lu Gaut, Nancy McDevitt, Dick Whittaker, MarleneWrigley, Evan Temple, Ruth Neville, Joyce Swick, and Jim Bathurst.

Baptized recently was Evan Thomas Temple, child of God and son of Jeremy and Heather Bab-bony Temple.

Thank you to all those who helped on the Deacon work day: Cindy Barndt, Tom & Judy Bab-bony, Dick Clark, Fred Remelius, Sharon & Chris Trevoy, Kurt & Sharon Halloway,Dave & Doreen Duncan, Bill Dupree, Ron Gower, Hank & Dee Philips, HoraceFletcher, Jim, Katie, Bobby & Zack Burnhart, Matt and Sharon Sgriccia, Sarah Kehs,Andy Lane & Dave Daniels. Also a special thank you to members of Cub Scout Pack 146:Mike Ziemba, Jim & Patrick Brennan, Justin & Philip Stuffler and Donna & Ryan Vargo. (we hope

that we did not leave anyone out!).

Thank you to all of the many hands that helped make the stewardship congregational dinner andprogram possible: Dominic DeRenzo and his kitchen crew; Sharon Trevoy and DebbieRemelius, the Junior High Seekers and Advisors and all those setting up and serving themeal; Jim Short, Debbie Remelius, Sharon Trevoy, and the Stewardship Committee;Director Marlene Wrigley; Master of Ceremonies, Patty Picardi; Jo Ann Bathurst,Diane Land, John Genther, the Pottstones, and the choirs of adult and children, accom-panists Corinne Griffiths, Deb Voytko, and Marilyn Becker; Jen and Rob Drago forstage décor and lights; Jaylee Ferreri and the Senior High Seekers contribution; WillShutt, Tunde Oladipo, and Karen Keiser behind the curtains; Bob Hartman for sound.A special thank you to Rob Wade, Molly Lester, and Bill Campbell for their help with thebrochures, pictures, and pledge cards. Thank you to Don Trevoy for tracking and counting thepledge cards and to Peggy Cressman for her great support. Thank you to all those who offered“Minutes for Stewardship:” Ron Gower, Chris Trevoy, Cara James, Elizabeth Lester, andKathy Lurie.

Thank you to Barb Fletcher for coordinating the Coventry Singers Reception.

Thank you to Leigh Chancler, Rob and Jenn Drago for decorating for Thanksgiving.

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Church Family News

People to People Directory

The Hospitality Committee is planning to update and distribute our “People to People” Directory.This directory lists selected members of the church and their occupation/profession or a servicethat they offer to the general public. For example, we list medical professionals, attorneys, electri-cians, baby-sitters, carpenters, real estate personnel, pet care providers, babysitters, etc. If churchmembers are in need of a particular service, then they can contact the appropriate member di-rectly to discuss specifics.

The Hospitality Committee will contact all members who are listed in the current directory to de-termine if they want to continue their listing. If you wish to be included, whether or not, you werein the previous “edition,” look for the table at the Deacons’ breakfast or contact the church office.

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Weekly Bible Readings—December

For the week of November 29 to December 6:Mal. 3: 1-4, Luke 1: 68-79, Phil: 1: 3-11, Luke 3: 1-6

For the week of December 7 to December 13:Zeph. 3: 14-20, Isaiah 12: 2-6, Phil. 4: 4-7, Luke 3: 7-18

For the week of December 14 to December 20:Mic. 5; 2-5a, Luke 47: 47-55, Heb. 10: 5-10, Luke 1: 39-45

For the week of December 21 to December 28:I Samuel 2: 18-20, Psalm 148, Col. 3: 12-17, Luke 2: 41-52

For the week of December 28 to January 3:Jer. 31: 7-14, Psalm 147: 12-20, Eph. 1: 1-14, John 1: 10-18

Soul Feast—News from the Library

A complete listing of Christmas books, videos, and dvds can be found in the insert to this newslet-ter. Stop by and enjoy the feast by checking out one this Sunday. And there are no fees!

Deacons Bench—Needy Assistance Fund

The Deacon’s Needy Assistance Fund was established as a connection though which our con-gregation cares for those in need, including those in need within our congregation. This Fund isprimarily funded by the Christmas Eve plate offering, although individual donations do come inthroughout the year. At this particular time of year especially, the needs are great. Kindly con-sider making a gift to the Deacons’ Needy Assistance Fund.

MS Support Group

A new MS support group will meet on alternate Wednesdays, beginning December 2 at 9:30 a.m. inthe Mary Ann Yost Room at the church. If you have any questions, contact Linda Farra.

Cancelled Stamp Project: Gifts to our Presbyterian Homes

Before you throw out those envelopes, cut off the cancelled stamps and make a difference in thelives of others! Dr. and Mrs. George Warren began this project in 1961. As of October 13, 2009,it has raised $132,477 for the infirmaries and needs of elderly residents in Presbyterian Homes inour area. Some recent purchases have been numerous types of wheelchairs, recliners, a scale forthe exercise room, CPR training kits, monitors, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, shower gurney,geriatric exam table, abdominal/back machine, hydraulic lift and Hoyer lift pads, oxygen concentra-tor, oxometer, etc.

Commemorative U.S. and foreign stamps and flag stamps are all needed, regardless of age. Butwhen cutting off the stamps, please allow 1/4 “ around the stamp.

Please give your stamps to any PrimeTimer or place them in the envelope on the bulletin board inthe hallway.

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December 2009Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1Sr. SeekersBible Study

7:00 p.m.

Bible study7:30

2Bible 9:30M/R 4:30

Prayer 7:15Committees

7:30

3Bible 9:15.Meal 5:00Bells 6:30Choir 7:30

4 5Girl Scout

Cookie Train-

ing 9 a.m.

6Sunday School 9:15

Worship and Commun-

ion, 10:30Pageant Spkg Parts 11:45Coventry Singers Con-

cert 3 p.m.Confirmation 5

Jr. Seekers Game

Night 6:30 p.m.

7

Cub Scouts7 p.m.

8

Shawl 7Sr. Seekers

Bible Study 7

p.m.Lectio Group

7:30

9Prime Timers

pack care bags9:30

M/R 4:30Wholeness

Service 7:30Deacons 8:15

10

Bible study

9:15 a.m.Meal 5 p.m.Bells 6:30Choir 7:30

11

Prime Timersto Symphony

in Boyertown6:30 p.m.

12Men’s Break-

fast 8 a.m.

13Sunday School 9:15

Worshiip 10:30 a.m..Confirmation 5

p.m.Seekers Service

Projects6:30 p.m.

14

Cub Scouts7 p.m.

15EndowmentMeeting 8:30

a.m.Sr. SeekersBible Study

7:00 p.m.Bible Study

7:30 p.m.

16MOM’s Circle

9:15Pageant Re-

hearsal4:30-7:00

p.m.Session

7:30

17HENS Christ-

mas PartyBible 9:15

CommunityMeals 5:00

Bells 6:30Choir 7:30

18HENS

Christmas

PartyPrime Timersto Frederick

to for caroling

& lunch12 Noon

19Pageant Re-

hearsal, 9:30—

11:30

ChristmasBreakfast Set-

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20Deacon’s Christ-

mas Breakfast 8:30

a.m.Worship 10:30

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21 22Handbell 6:30

p.m.Choir 7:30

p.m.Lectio7:30

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7:30 p.m.

245:00 Family

Worship

10:30 p.m.Communion

Worship

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Phone:610-326-0620,Fax:610-326-4805Website:www.fpcpottstown.org

“FourgenerationsofChristiansseekingtogether

Don’tForget!HangingoftheGreens,ThisSunday(Nov.29)at6:30p.m.