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December 11, 2024 | KSC News, Worship Folder

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Sunday, December 15, 2024

Bishop Todd Fetters
Waiting for the King: “Silent No More”
Luke 1:26-56

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WORSHIP SCHEDULE FOR IN-PERSON SERVICES:

• 8:00 am (Traditional)
• 9:30 am (Contemporary)
• 11:00 am (Contemporary)

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Guest Speaker

Today we are blessed to welcome Bishop Todd Fetters back to our pulpit.  He will share the next message in our Advent series, “Waiting for the King.”  Our children are studying the same passage, which introduces Mary as the mother of Jesus. Today we will also light the third candle in the advent wreath: Joy.

 

Lay Delegate Nominations

Lay Delegates serve our church by attending the United Brethren National Conference.  Those with the highest votes also serve on our Board of Administration.  Church partners (members) are invited to review the list of candidates and vote on your choices for those who will attend the conference and serve on the Board. In the lobbies you will find a flyer with mini-bios and separate ballots.  Partners, we are grateful to have your participation in this important part of our church life.

 

Pottery Exhibit Today

This morning we invite you to visit the pottery display in the Baker Center lobby and the Rotz foyer at the side of the Sanctuary.  This art was done by the fall pottery classes which meet in our Ministry Center.

 

The Backpack Project

Thank you to everyone who has supported our Backpack Project!  Bins remain in the lobbies today to collect the items you have purchased.

 

Special RESET

RESET is a worship service and support system that meets on Monday nights.   We seek to grow together, share in authentic community, and remove any barriers that keep us from experiencing abundant life in Christ.  Tomorrow, Monday, December 16, we will offer a Moravian Love Feast;  we share in bread and a coffee drink to signify our fellowship, love and community.  Join us at 6:30 pm!

 

Dedicate a Poinsettia

It’s an honored tradition here at KSC to dedicate a poinsettia in honor of or in memory of a loved one. Order your flowers ($10.50) by Monday, December 16.  Forms are in the lobbies or HERE ONLINE.

 

King Street Night at Country Creek

Our friends at Country Creek are offering discount passes to King Street Church families so that we might gather together THIS Wednesday, December 18, from 5-9:00 pm. In the Baker and Sanctuary lobbies you will find passes that will allow your family to attend at the much lower rate of $6 per person.  You will need a discount pass for each person who attends.  We will provide donuts as supplies last.   Come and enjoy time with your King Street friends!

 

Hallelujah Chorus

Next Sunday, December 22, our choir and congregation will sing an abridged version of the “Hallelujah Chorus” at the close of our 8:00 am traditional service.

 

Christmas Eve Services

Christmas Eve services will be held at 3:00, 5:00, and 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary and 3:00 and 5:00 in the Baker Center. The style of service differs by location— traditional in the Sanctuary and contemporary in the Baker Center.  ALL services will feature the lighting of the Christmas candles and a message from the word of God. Childcare is offered for ages 3 and under at 3:00 and 5:00.

 

Sunday, December 29

On the Sunday after Christmas, all of our worship services — at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 am — will be held in the Sanctuary. We look forward to gathering in this special way over the holiday weekend.

 

Blood Drive

King Street Church is hosting a blood drive in honor of one of the children in our church family: Isabel Schuster.  Isabel, the 5-year-old-daughter of Brian and JoAnna, has leukemia and has received many blood transfusions. As they have reached the maintenance phase of Isabel’s treatment (praise the Lord!), the Schusters would like to give back to an organization that has given so much to them.  The drive is Monday, December 30, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, in the Baker Center gym.  You need to make an appointment; sign up online HERE (enter 17201 zip code to find our event), or call 800-RED-CROSS, (800-733-2767.)   If you are able to serve with us by keeping the snack area stocked, contact Pastor Rob Gunkelman.

 

Giving Reminders

If you receive personalized offering envelopes from the church, you can pick those up TODAY in the Rotz foyer. Year-end tithes, offerings, and gifts must be post-marked or received in office by December 31 to be credited to your 2024 contribution records as a tax-deductible donation. Ways to give:

• Offering Boxes in the lobbies
• Through the Mail: King Street Church Office, 56 N. Second St.,
  Chambersburg, PA 17201
• Online: kingstreetchurch.com/give
• Text give to (717) 401-7777

 

Night to Shine

Our celebration for people with special needs is Friday, February 7, 2025.  Registration is open for guests and volunteers!  We have flyers that explain more about Night to Shine in the lobbies; it contains an insert that briefly describes each volunteer role.  Please visit the website and sign up to serve with us at this amazing event: nighttoshine2025.com.  Reminder: all volunteers must submit a 2024/2025 PA State Police Volunteer Clearance.  These are available at no charge at this link.

• Dresses: Our team is looking for plus-sized gowns for our guests.  If you have a dress to donate, please leave it hanging in the coat rack area of the Baker Center lobby or Rotz foyer.

 

Children’s Ministry News

• Sunday Mornings, we offer ministry for children in Nursery through 5^th grade at 9:30 and 11 am.  If you are new to KSC, or don’t have the KidCheck app set up yet, you can register your kid(s) online and then pick up your nametags at the Baker Center Welcome Station. Find more info HERE.
• KidzConnect for Kindergarten – 5th grade meets on Wednesdays from 7-8 pm. They will resume in January.
• Serve with KidMin! We are looking for Teachers, Helpers and Small Group Leaders in our Preschool and Elementary areas.  Do you have a desire to see young people come to know and love Jesus?  We would like to connect with you!  Perhaps you are curious about what may be involved in serving — and even try it out — without having to make a commitment.  That can be arranged!  You can visit a preschool or elementary class on Sunday morning and get the full experience, no strings attached.  We are opening new classes this fall and need teachers and helpers in all areas! If you would like to learn more about serving with our kids, reach out to Becky Hann.   It is our desire to find a perfect fit for you, so that you can impact the next generation for Jesus in the way that God has designed your life!

 

Student Ministries

• Sunday GPS Groups:  Students in grades 6-12 meet at 9:30 for GPS Sunday School. Both groups start out in the SMC, then split into their various classes. During the 11:00 hour students are encouraged to attend worship or serve in a ministry area.
• Almost New Year’s Eve All-Nighter: We will join with other local students Thursday, December 26 to Friday, December 27 to celebrate the end of 2024 and the arrival of 2025; register on our page.
• Christmas Cookie Fundraiser: Some of our students are raising money to support next summer’s mission trip to Greece by baking cookies and offering trays for sale. Each tray will contain 24 cookies, 6 each of 4 flavors:  chocolate crinkle, peppermint and white chocolate chip, sand tarts, and almond kisses. The cost is $18/tray and orders are due by December 18.  Pickup is Sunday, December 22 from 12-2:00 pm in the Baker Center lobby.  This is a limited opportunity; place your order online HERE or through the link on the student page.
• Wednesday Nights @ The Street: We will resume meeting on Wednesday, January 15. All students in grades 6-12 are invited to join us for an evening filled with food, games, Biblical teaching, and community with friends and mentors. Doors open for students to hang out in the gym at 6pm. Food is served at 6:30 in the Student Ministry Center. Our program runs from 6:45-8:30pm.
• Learn more about Street activities or learn how you can be part of the Road Crew on our page.

 

The Porch Young Adult Ministry

Our young adult ministry meets on the first/third Thursdays of the month at 7:00 pm, usually in the Student Ministry Center.  All young adults are welcome; you don’t have to attend KSC to come!  Learn more about The Porch HERE.

• Save the date for our annual Flapjacks and Flannels Christmas Party on Thursday, December 19 at 6:30 pm.

 

RESET on Monday Nights

RESET is a worship service and support system that lifts up Jesus as our hope in the messiness of life. It’s a safe place to heal, to grow, to start over, and to thrive.  We are a community that admits our issues and works on them together. We meet on Monday nights:  prayer and worship at 6:30 pm and open share groups at 7:00 pm.

 

Adult Sunday School

Sunday School classes are a place where adults can plug-in, make friends, become accountable, and share life with others. Classes serve as mini congregations that support missionaries, engage in ministries, and fellowship outside of class. We also offer Bible Studies for both men and women. See a list of adult Sunday School classes and links to the pages for men/women HERE.

 

Join us for The Bible Recap in 2025!

One of our cherished traditions here at King Street is to read the Bible together each year, following the same plan. We are excited about the Bible Reading Plan for 2025. We will revisit the Chronological Reading Plan, supplemented by enlightening videos provided by “The Bible Recap.” The Bible Recap follows a chronological Bible reading plan and has a short daily recap by creator and host, Tara-Leigh Cobble.  She’ll highlight and summarize that day’s Bible reading in a casual, easy to understand way.

If you have never participated in the plan, we encourage you to join the more than 400 people who use these readings as part of their daily devotions.  If you are not already signed up to receive daily readings to your email inbox, sign up at bible.kingstreetchurch.com.  You can also receive daily text readings by texting DAILY to 717-401-7777.  A paper guide will be available in the lobbies shortly.

 

Weekend Preview Emails

Most weeks, we send out a church email called the Weekend Preview which highlights a key event, ministry, or an element of upcoming worship services.  Often the information shared in this email is not offered elsewhere.  If you would like to receive the Weekend Preview, sign up here or text keyword PREVIEW to (717) 401-7777.

 

Hospital Visit?

If you are in the hospital, we would love to know so that we might visit you. The hospital will contact us if you designate King Street Church as your place of worship on your intake forms. You (or a loved one) can also call the church directly at 717-264-4651.

 

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How Are You Doing?

Our pastors are available to pray and discuss any concerns that are on your heart.  Please reach out if you need to talk.  Email Marsha Spangler, call the church office or complete the online form HERE. Contribute a request or pray for others HERE at the Prayer Wall.

 

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