CHURCH SERVICES
C.C. HANCOCK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 542Wesley Road, Springfield, holds Sunday worship at 10:30a.m., Communion Sunday. Child care/Sunday school provided. All are welcome. Makin’ Music is held Tuesday-Saturday. For information, call 610-361-0730. Jazzercise is held Monday-Saturday. For information, call 610-3564685.
CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES: 2914W. Ninth St., Chester, holds Sunday morning worship at 10. Bible study is 7p.m. Wednesday.
First African Baptist Church: 901Clifton Ave., Sharon Hill, celebrates the sacred ordinances of Holy Baptism and the Lord’s Supper 9:45a.m. Sunday. The Sanctuary Choir sings and Pastor Richard A. Dent preaches from the theme, “A Word of Encouragement for the New Year” (Psalm 34:19). Adult and Youth Sunday school and New Members Discipleship Classes are held before the service at 8:45.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF DARBY: 925 Summit St., Darby. The Scholarship Ministry presents a concert featuring the Savettes Choir and Pastor Darrin Miller 4p.m. Sunday. A free will offering is taken. For information, call 610-586-0179.
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF OAKEOLA: 600W. Oak Lane, Glenolden. Join First Baptist for its Christian Academy (aka Sunday school) for all ages 10a.m. each Sunday. Prayer begins 10:45, and 11a.m. transitions into a time of praise and worship you’ve never experienced before. Free breakfast 9:15-9:45a.m. each Sunday for those attending Christian Academy. There is a powerful word from the Lord waiting for you at the Oak. All are welcome. W. Lonnie Herndon is senior pastor. For more information, call 610-583-5277or visit www.oakeola.compassion-ministries.com
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 350 W. State St., Media, holds Sunday worship at 10:15 a.m., followed by refreshments/fellowship. Childcare is available. The church’s Clothing Closet which is open Thursdays 7-8p.m. and Saturdays 10a.m.noon. Transition Town Media Free Store is located at FUMC and serves as a place to donate used items and take (for free) items that can be used or repurposed. For information, call the church at 610-5663172or visit www.mediamethodist.org
LINWOOD HEIGHTS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 1627Chichester Ave., Linwood, holds worship for all ages at 10:40a.m. each Sunday. Child care is available. Sunday school for all ages is at 9:30. This week, Pastor Ethel Guy brings the message, “Can You Find the Star?” The Missing Link recovery group meets 8p.m. every Wednesday, in the parsonage parish hall. For information, call 610-485-2300or visit www.linwoodumchurch.com MIDDLETOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 273S. Old Middletown Road, holds blended contemporary/traditional worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Pastor Douglas W. McPheeters begins his new series, “Produce Function-The Power of Fruit,” with this week’s topic, “The Vine and the Branches” (John 15: 1-17). Sunday school for all ages at 9, followed by coffee/fellowship time at 10 before the service. Nursery care and enrichment provided for children under 10. Morning adult Bible study is 9:30Wednesday. Sign-ups are open for UPWARD basketball and cheering for children ages 5-12. Season begins Jan. 9. Email donheilala@aol.com or 610-459-0703. For general information, call 610-565-4080or visit www.middletownpres.org
MT. ZION AME CHURCH: 1008Center St., Darby, holds a Fresh Start Revival 7nightly Jan. 6-8. Pastor Kenneth H. Moales Jr. of Cathedral of Holy Spirit, Bridgeport, Conn., is the revivalist.
SILOAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 1148Upland St., Chester, holds praise and worship 11a.m. Sunday. United Voices of Siloam render the music. Prayer service is held 5p.m. Thursday, followed by Bible study at 6. Communion served the first Sunday of the month.
TRAINER UNITED METHODIST
CHURCH: 3705W. Ninth St., hosts teaching and sharing for all ages at 9:30a.m. Sunday, followed by prayer and praise in sanctuary at 10:45. The Rev. Jim Ford celebrates Long Form Holy Communion and sharing in the John Wesley’s Covenant Service, assisted by Bill Trader. Nursery and Junior Church are available. Legacy Clothes Closet is open noon-2p.m. Fridays, with quality clothing at bargain prices. Donations of food items are joyfully received each weekday morning for distribution through food pantry serving Trainer. For information, email trainerumc@comcast.net
TRUE VINE MISSIONARY FULL GOSPEL BAPTIST CHURCH: 701Morton Ave., Chester, holds Five Days of Focus 7nightly Jan. 4-8. Come experience strategies for Kingdom Assignment for a better way of living for 2016.
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF DELAWARE COUNTY: 145W. Rose Tree Road, Media, holds Sunday service at 9:15or 11:15a.m. The spiritual theme for January is “Resistance.” This week, the topic is “Resistance is Futile,” as the Rev. Peter examines the challenges we face when we encounter change and how we might overcome our resistance to change. As we begin a new year, what changes are calling you, and where are you feeling resistance? For information, call 610-566-4853or www.uucdc.org