One United Church of Christ

This is an exciting time in our communal life together. We’re discovering God’s surprises and we hope that you will be one of God’s surprises to our community. Come and worship and share in fellowship with us…there’s a place for you here!

THIS WEEK @ CHURCH

WEEK OF DECEMBER 3 — DECEMBER 9

Sunday
10:30 AM – Worship Service
10:30 AM – Communion
Monday
7:00 AM – Candy Making
Tuesday
7:00 AM – Candy Making
Wednesday
7:30 PM – Come as You Are AA Meeting
Thursday
9:00 AM – C, D & B (Coffee, Donuts, & Bingo) Senior Group
Saturday
6:00 PM – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting (6 pm to 8pm)


NEWS & NOTES
Holiday Candy Making and Orders - Orders Due by
	Candy making for holiday orders will take place on Mondays and Tuesdays, November 6, 7, 13, 14, 27, 28, and December 4, 5, starting at 7 a.m. With the great workers we have, we should be able to finish up before noon on most days. We know that everyone’s time is valuable, but we hope that you will please consider joining our team of workers. Feel free to come and go as needed. We are willing to train all newcomers. Come out and see what the candy-making process is all about!! Thanks for all your support! Orders for our delicious candy are now being taken. Call the office to place your order, email your order to the church, or fill out an order form and hand it in at church. Place your orders early, and order often!! We hope to have another successful season of making candy so that we can help the church fund special projects (such as the furniture in our greeting area and curtains in the fellowship hall). The deadline for ordering candy is Friday, December 1, at noon. Don’t delay!! Place your order early even if you don’t want it until December; placing early orders will help us plan. Remember that our candy freezes well! Thank you!!
Did you know we have a weekly church email?
	If you would like to receive the latest One UCC news and updates, please email oneucckenhorst@gmail.com and let us know you would like to subscribe or let Pastor Becky know you’d like to subscribe. The weekly church email usually arrives on Thursdays or Fridays. If you have subscribed but aren’t finding it, check your junk mail settings.
We're Now on Instagram!
	One UCC has launched an Instagram account! The Holy Spirit called One to venture into a new space to share the ministry of the Church with others. By venturing into a new space, we hope to share our ministry with a wider variety of people. If you would like to follow this account, you can go to Instagram and search for OneUCCKenhorst or One United Church of Christ.
CAN you spare a minute...
	Did you know One UCC collects aluminum beverage cans we recycle to help fund our ministry? We will gladly take any aluminum beverage cans you drop off at church. If you wish to drop some off, please call the office (610-777-5211) to arrange a time to do so. **Please note we ONLY accept aluminum beverage cans. Please do not give us your tin cans (pet food cans, fruit cans, etc...)
Online Giving is Here!!!
	We’re so excited to tell you we have a new giving platform, easyTithe! You are crucial in helping us launch. If you would like to set up a gift on the new platform so you can become familiar with it and help us move forward, please use this link: https://app.easytithe.com/app/giving/oneucc You can set up an account or make a contribution without setting up an account. (If you think you would like to regularly give to One UCC online, you might wish to set up an account.) Right now when you make a donation online, it goes into the “General Budget” fund, which would be similar to making a general offering physically at church. We are still testing easyTithe, and so any feedback you have is most appreciated. If online giving is not your thing, that’s perfectly fine. One UCC will continue to receive your financial contributions as we always have.
The Little Food Pantry Continues!
	The Fall is here and the Little Food Pantry is getting good use in front of the church! Think of all the non-perishable foods you like to use during this season and share them with the Little Food Pantry! With around a third of our community struggling to make ends meet, any donations, or monetary donations if you don't want to go shopping, are appreciated. Donations can be placed directly in the Little Food Pantry. If the box is full, please place donations inside the church. The Little Food Pantry will be monitored a few times a week to make sure that it is continually stocked. Anyone who is in need may walk up and take what they want/need. If you have any questions, please contact the church office. Thank you for your support!
OFFICE HOURS: CHURCH and PASTOR BECKY
	Please note the church office hours are changing due to staffing. Dee’s normal office hours are usually Mon, Wed, Thurs 12:30 – 3:30 pm but if there are changes for the next week, the new hours will be listed below. Pastor Becky has office hours only on Sundays 9am-noon. Nancy McNabb has office hours on Tuesdays from 9:30am 12:30pm. The office hours for Dee this week are: Mon, Tues, Thurs 12:30 – 3:30 pm. Please call before you stop by to make sure no one’s schedule has changed. In case you need the contact information: • We are on Facebook and search for One United Church of Christ! Like our page! • Pastor Becky’s Contact Info: 610-621-2891, home phone 301-471-3185, cell phone/texting revrjph@outlook.com • Nancy McNabb’s Contact Info: 484-269-2374 lady10-12@comcast.net • Dee Constable’s Contact Info: oneucckenhorst@gmail.com or 610-777-5211 The fastest way to reach Pastor Becky is by texting her cell phone.
Help Both Our Church and Our Planet at the Same Time!
	You can do that by recycling your used printer ink cartridges through Planet Green Recycling! There are two ways to participate. 1. Drop off used ink cartridges at church and we will submit to “Planet Green Recycling” OR 2. Mail in cartridges yourself doing the following: a. Open the following link on PC: https://www.planetgreenrecycle.com/ b. Click on item 2 “Free USPS Label” c. Fill in label request: i. Your First and Last Name ii. Your Email address iii. Organization Program Code: Enter 31591 iv. Address - Enter Church address: 1730 New Holland Road Kenhorst, Pa. 19607 v. Identify how many cartridges YOU MUST SEND AT LEAST 4 vi. You will receive a prepaid label in your email to mail in cartridges vii. Box up cartridges, attached label and drop off at post office Check will be mailed directly to “One United Church of Christ. The church will receive $1.00 for every cartridge (commonly used cartridges). If you choose to mail in your cartridges yourself, it is very important to make sure to include the church’s Organization Program Code so we receive credit for your cartridges. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Volunteer Reading Tutors needed for Ready.Set.READ! Program
	Help make a difference in a child’s life! Volunteers are needed to tutor 2nd grade students who need extra support with reading at Brecknock Elementary on Wednesdays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM. No previous teaching experience is required. This opportunity is for anyone interested in volunteering weekly for one hour during the 2023-2024 school year. Current background clearances are required prior to assignment. Training is provided. Please contact Darby Wiekrykas at United Way 610-685-4574 or darbyw@uwberks.org