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 SEPTEMBER 26 — OCTOBER 2

Wednesday
7:30 PM – Come as You Are AA Meeting
Saturday
6:00 PM – Narcotics Anonymous Meeting (6 pm to 8pm)
Sunday
10:30 AM – Worship Service
10:30 AM – World Wide Communion
11:30 AM – Eat-Pray-Meet Church Meeting following worship service (meal provided)


NEWS & NOTES
Liturgists Wanted
	Would you like to be more involved in the worship life of our congregation? Pastor Becky is working to reestablish liturgists who help weekly in leading worship. Liturgists assist with leading different parts of our worship service. Training and all materials for worship are provided. If you have served as a liturgist in the past, Pastor Becky will be checking in with you. If you would like to be a liturgist, please let Pastor Becky know.
Things You Need to Know This Week at One UCC
	1. The Bazaar's White Elephant sale requests your donations. Donations in good condition may be brought to church. No donations of clothing, shoes, or non-functional electronic devices will be accepted. 2. Would you like to be more involved in the worship life of our congregation? Pastor Becky wants to reestablish liturgists to assist in leading different parts of our worship service. Training and all materials for worship are provided. If you would like to be a liturgist, please let Pastor Becky know. 3. Online giving continues! See the information on the website for full details. 4. The Little Food Pantry is getting good use in front of the church! Any donations you can make are greatly appreciated. 5. The annual CROP Walk is coming up! The walk will be held on Sunday, October 8th at Gring’s Mill. Registration is from 12:30-1:15pm, with the walk starting at 1:15pm. The CROP Walk raises money to help with hunger relief both in our community and across the world. 6. We will be having our annual Holiday Bazaar on Saturday, November 4, 2023! Direct Sales and Craft Vendors are needed now for our Holiday Bazaar. The cost is $20 a space and an extra $5 for electricity. The deadline to register is October 21st. For further information please call the church at 610-777-5211 and leave a message or download and complete a registration form. The form is found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gkWhY3SxD2DECHONyJ p_dRW0V8auw_iX/view?usp=drive_link and can be scanned and emailed (oneucckenhorst@gmail.com) or mailed to the church. **Please remember if you are sick or feeling unwell, we kindly ask you to worship from home. Our services continue to be livestreamed and available on our YouTube Channel.
CROP Walk 2023
	The annual CROP Walk is coming up! The walk will be held on Sunday, October 8th at Gring’s Mill. Registration is from 12:30-1:15pm, with the walk starting at 1:15pm. The CROP Walk raises money to help with hunger relief both in our community and across the world.
Vendors Needed for the Annual Bazaar
	Right now Direct Sales and Craft Vendors are needed for our Holiday Bazaar. The cost is $20 a space and an extra $5 for electricity. The deadline to register is October 21st. For further information please call the church at 610-777-5211 and leave a message or download and complete a registration form. The form is found at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gkWhY3SxD2DECHONyJp_dRW0V8auw_iX/view?usp=drive_link and can be scanned and emailed (oneucckenhorst@gmail.com) or mailed to the church.
Free Furniture!
	Are you or someone you know looking for some used recliners or a couch? We are giving away both recliners and the couch that used to be in the gathering area outside of the church office. All furniture is free, as-is, and you will need to pick it up. First come, first serve. If you are interested, please contact the church office by phone (610-777-5211) or email (oneucckenhorst@gmail.com).
The Annual Holiday Bazaar Is Coming...
	We’re starting back to school season, which means preparations for our annual Holiday Bazaar are underway! The Bazaar will be held on Saturday, November 4th, from 9am to 2pm. Vendors are needed. Please see Judy Spencer if interested. Tables will cost $20. There is a $5 charge for electricity. Help is needed with making food items to sell, setting up and tearing down, and gathering items for the White Elephant sale and basket raffle. If someone asks you to volunteer, please consider saying “yes” and supporting the ministry of One UCC!!
Fall Worship Series: Spiritual Gifts (September 17 – November 5, 2023)
	Ever wonder if you have a hidden potential, you haven't developed yet? Or do you wonder if you are using your time and energy meaningfully? The Bible tells us we each possess spiritual gifts "consistent with God's grace that has been given to us" (Romans 12:6). Spiritual gifts are abilities or qualities uniquely given by God to us all. Everyone has them—but do we know what gifts we have and how to use them well? During the fall, we will be looking at some of the spiritual gifts God gives, wondering what they are exactly and how can we use them both in and out of the Church. This week we start with the spiritual gifts of discernment and wisdom. We hope you join us for worship! P.S.--If you have not taken a spiritual gifts inventory and would like to see what gifts you may have, here is an inventory you can take. We took this inventory at the August 27th Eat-Pray-Meet meeting, and we will be using the gifts listed here as the gifts listed here as the basis for worship series. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dq3qXObVrGaMpHOeUU0ZijnE5kDcoyQN/view?usp=drive_link
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!
	Have you noticed the black cabinet out front? That is our Little Food Pantry. It continues to get good use and back stock is low. 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. Now that the weather has warmed up, any sort of donations are being accepted. Donations can be placed directly in the Little Food Pantry. If the box is full, please place donations inside the church, near the sofa. 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, call church office. Thank you for all 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!!!