EVENTS

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The Mount Hope Sanctuary Choir and The Bells Of Hope: “A Christmas Way of Life” Dec. 9, 8:15 and 11 a.m. Worship Services. Join us to enjoy the beginning of this special season with a dynamic presentation of beautiful classical and modern carols that call us to a meaningful season of Christmas faith and life! In addition, Luke, the physician, will be stopping by to share with us the well-being of living a “Christmas way” of life.

Mount Hope’s Christmas Musical: “Christmas Joy” Presented By The 9:30 Praise Band - Dec. 16, 9:30 a.m. We will be immersed in “Christmas Joy” Lively life affirming music and a deeper look at JOY: The supreme and challenging importance of Jesus, the total challenging embracing of others in grace, and the challenging and forgiveness of self. Please join us as we enjoy a modern affirmation of “Christmas Joy.”

Woodlyn Baptist Church: MacDade Blvd. & School Lane, Woodlyn. Dec, r 16, 6:30 p.m. Christmas Dessert Concert, All are invited to a multi-media performance “Night of the Father’s Love”, celebrating the mystery of God’s love for us in the birth of His Son. All the mystery, the awe, and the excitement of that night are captured in a Christmas mosaic, beautifully expressing the essence of Christmas: the gift of the Father’s love. Come to be reminded of the ultimate reason Jesus came to earth and the reason we celebrate. A delicious holiday dessert buffet will follow for all our guests. Dec. 24, 7 p.m., Christmas Eve Service, Join us on Christmas Eve as we sing Christmas carols, listen to the Christmas story, enjoy special music, then close the service with our candle-lighting tradition as we sing “Silent Night” together.

Shorter A.M.E. Church: 111 Pennington Ave. Morton. Will sponsor a Game Night Dec. 7 at 7 p.m. Donation is $8 and it includes food. Sponsored by Women’s Auxilliary of Shorter A.M.E. Church. Contact Kim Harper (610-636-9240) for any information.

First Faith Missionary Baptist Church: 1705 Highland Ave., Chester. Will be having a Holiday Community Luncheon and Toy giveaway sponsored by the Missionary Ministry, Dec. 15, Noon-4 p.m. Chester’s city officials and others will be joining us as we share in the spirit of love, fellowship and giving.

The choir of Trinity Church: 301 N. Chester Rd. in Swarthmore, invites you to join them for a Service of Lessons and Music for the season of Advent. The service will be held Dec. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary (enter through the upper red doors on the circle drive). The repertoire this year includes Gregorian Chant, Victoria’s setting of “Conditor Alme Siderum”, romantic masterpieces by Rheinberger, Rachmaninoff and Stanford and Afro-American Spirituals. This year is particularly exciting for Trinity’s choir, because this Advent service comes just one month before the choir leaves for a choral workshop and concert in Haiti. Free child-care will be available beginning at 7:15 and a reception will follow the service.

First United Methodist Church: 350 W. State Street, Media. The church is home to the Media Food Bank which serves 75-100 families each week and is supported by individuals, area churches, and local businesses. The Food Bank is open Thursdays 7-8 p.m. and the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10-11 a.m. The church also serves the community through its Clothing Closet which is open Thursdays

7-8 p.m. and Saturdays 10-noon. The 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. First Church offers FREE Beginner Yoga Classes on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. Children’s Art classes are offered. Go to http:// www.mediaartroom.com/ or call 610-662-2740 for further information.

The Mary L. Morris Club of Asbury AME Church: 1712 Providence Avenue, Chester, will have their Poor Man’s Diner Dec.

8 from Noon-4 p.m. The menu consist of 3 chicken wings, a bowl of beans or potato salad, cornbread, coffee and punch, donation is $9.

Christ United Methodist Church: 2900 Springfield Road, Broomall, will be hosting the annual Christmas Journey Dec. 7-8, 6:30- 8:30 p.m. The entire church is transformed into Biblical times. You will travel back in time and experience the Christmas story as it come alive right before your eyes. This indoor event creates small groups who become an Israeli Tribal Family. They journey with Centurions through the events that led to the birth of Christ. Visit the Bethlehem Judea Marketplace shops of the Grain Mill and Spice and Herbs and sample baked goods and candies. Get some hands on experience at the shops of the Carpenter, Candle and Jewelry Makers. You will meet the shepherds in the field and finally meet the baby Jesus in the manger. It takes about 45 minutes to an hour to complete. There is no charge but there will be an opportunity for a donation. In this Season of giving, we are asking you to bring a gently used or new coat or new socks as an outreach to the needy. For more information visit our website at www.christumcbroomall.org The Mount Hope UMC: 4020 Concord Rd, Aston. Sanctuary Choir And The Bells Of Hope: “A Christmas Way Of Life” Dec. 9,

8:15 and 11 a.m. Worship Services You will enjoy the beginning of this special season with a dynamic presentation of beautiful classical and modern carols that call us to a meaningful season of Christmas faith and life! In addition, Luke, the physician, will be stopping by to share with us the well-being of living a “Christmas way” of life. Dec. 16, 9:30 a.m., we will be immersed in “Christmas Joy.” Lively life affirming music and a deeper look at JOY: The supreme and challenging importance of Jesus, the total challenging embracing of others in grace, and the challenging and forgiveness of self. Please join us as we enjoy a modern affirmation of “Christmas Joy.” Providence Baptist Church:

1100 West Second Street, Chester. The Providence Baptist Church Family sustained a per-

manent loss on Thursday, August

4, 2016 when our Beloved Pastor, Pastor Joel Basil McGee, was summoned from earth to glory, yet, his memory and example of being a great leader, father, friend and pastor serve as some measure of solace. Though the void is still ever present, we are prayerful that a new undershepherd will be appointed in time. Pastors, and Ministers interested in submitting a resume for pastorship, please forward the aforementioned information to Deacon Rubye Weaver, Chairman of the Deacon Ministry via letter (Providence Baptist Church,

1100 W. 2nd Street, Chester, PA

19013) or email (providencebaptistchurch1100@comcast.net) on or before December 31, 2018. Holy Myrrh-Bearers Parish:

900 Fairview Road, Swarthmore.

(610) 544-1215 HMBChurch@ verizon.net For your Christmas Eve Dinner, Holy Myrrh-Bearers is offering you the following traditional Christmas Dinner Foods – Dinner Poppy Seed Roll $15.00; Poppy Seed/ Raison Roll - $15.00; Walnut Roll- $15.00; Apricot Roll - $15.00; Kielbasi - Ring - $12.00; Kielbasi Links

(4) - $10.00; Borscht (meatless) - Qt - $8.00; Mushroom Soup (meatless) - Qt - $8.00; Holubtsi (Stuffed Cabbage) (Rice with Mushroom, meatless) – 3 for $5.00; Ushki (Mushroom Dumplings)– 1 Dz - $8.00; Kutia (Boiled Wheat, Poppy Seed, Raisons and Honey) - ½ Pint $5.00; Mushroom Gravy - Pint - $5.00; Pierogies (Potato/– Cheese) – 1 Dz. - $8.00. Last day to order is Sunday, December

9, 2018 and pickup will be on December 22, 2018. Place your order by calling us at: (610) 5441215, Fax – (610) 544-1216 or by email at HMBChurch@verizon. net.

Romansville United Methodist Church: The community is invited to attend our annual “LIVING NATIVITY EVENT” at the Romansville United Methodist Church located at 1859 W. Strasburg Road in Romansville, Dec. 9 from 6-7:30 p.m.. Our Living Nativity is a drive thru event, so you don’t need to dress up or worry about being cold. Come all ye faithful! Step back to the time of our Savior’s birth. Meet our Roman Guards as you enter into a time long ago. See the Angel hovering over the stable where Christ was born. Watch the little angels and shepherds gathered around campfires along with live animals. Be sure to stop your car at the front of the church to listen to the heavenly Christmas Carols on the way out and receive homemade cookies as a thank you for coming. This is a free event, so bring your entire family and invite your neighbors. Be sure to visit our web page at www.romansvillechurch.org to obtain information about our church services and events. In the case of inclement weather visit our web page for cancellation and/or rescheduling of the Living Nativity or you may contact Pastor John at 610247-9967.

New Hope Christian Church: Sproul Road & Paxon Hollow Road, Broomall, presents 14th annual “Narrated Live Nativity” on the Church lawn Dec. 7 beginning at 7 p.m. The presentation will feature live animals as well as actors from our New Hope Youth Groups. Immediately following the “Narrated Live Nativity,”, everyone is invited into the church to see a display of more than 75 Nativity scenes for your enjoyment. Light refreshments will be served. This program is free. Also Family Christmas Eve Candle Light service Dec. 24 at 7 p.m. Christ United Methodist Church: 600 E. Dutton Mill Road, Brookhaven, Christ United Methodist Church Annual Lunch with Santa, Saturday Dec. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch is $2. Free crafts for kids and visits with Santa. Grandma’s attic table and annual cookie sale.

Norwood United Methodist Church: 315 Chester Pike, Norwood. A free “Ultimate Christmas Party” will be led by C.E.F., Child Evangelism Fellowship of Delaware County Dec. 8, 1011:30 a.m.. Ideal for ages 5-12. C.E.F. will lead this event, which includes a Bible Story, games, snacks, and songs. Invite your friends and family. All volunteers are fully screened in compliance with PA state laws. Visit: http:// www.norwoodumc.org/ Middletown Presbyterian Church: 273 S. Old Middletown Road., “Bursting Your Bubble” – Wednesdays at 7 p.m.. 6-week course to learn how to share your faith in natural, conversational ways. ($10. workbook). Adult Bible Study, Wednesdays, 9:30-11 a.m. Book of Isaiah. For more information, call the office (610-565-4080) or visit www. middletownpres.org. Glenolden Congregational Church: 115 Scott Ave., Glenolden, is have an Attic Treasures and Luncheon Dec. 8, from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

First United Methodist Church: 350 W. State Street, Media. The church is home to the Media Food Bank which serves

75-100 families each week and is supported by individuals, area churches, and local businesses. The Food Bank is open Thursdays 7-8 p.m. and the second and fourth Saturday of each month from 10-11 a.m. The church also serves the community through its Clothing Closet which is open Thursdays 7-8 p.m. and Saturdays 10 a.m.-noon. The 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. First Church offers FREE Beginner Yoga Classes on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Saturday at 9 a.m. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. Children’s Art classes are offered. Go to http:// www.mediaartroom.com/ or call 610-662-2740 for further information.

Cornerstone Christian Ministries: 2914 W. 9th St., Chester. Sunday Morning Worship Service at 10 a.m., Bible Study, Wednesdays at 7 p.m., Every

3rd Sunday, Men’s Fellowship at 11 a.m.; Every 3rd Sunday, Men’s Fellowship. Nov, 18, Choir Anniversary Celebration, Pastor George Anderson of St. Luke Community Christian Church will be the Guest Preacher. Covenant and Hancock Churches: in Springfield have launched a new outdoor Worship Service on the grounds of CC Hancock, 542 Wesley Road, Springfield and called Campfire Church. It is an informal service with a skilled guitarist and vocalist, conversational preaching time and an invitation to the table. All are welcome, especially those who are not necessarily interested in a more formal church service. It is from 5:30 to

6:30 p.m. every Sunday evening and will continue outdoors as long as it is warm enough or not inclement weather. Since it is outside, friendly furry friends are welcome. Pastor Kevin Rutledge is coordinating this new service. You can learn more about Campfire Church of Springfield at meetup.com or on Facebook. Each week this Fall, Campfire Church will explore Jesus’ parables-what they mean, where we see ourselves in them and how to apply them to our lives. Fellowship time afterwards provides a chance to get to know each other and make S’mores. Holmes Presbyterian Church:

375 Holmes Road, For questions, please call 610-532-0346.

St. John’s Lutheran of Folcroft: The church is located at Glen and Folcroft Aves. in Folcroft. Parking is available in the rear of the church. 610-5834977.