Christmas Worship Events at Temple Lutheran Church

Sunday, December 21, 2008
4th Sunday of Advent
ONE SERVICE - 10:00 AM

Sunday School Christmas Pageant
Stars! Angels! Shepherds! Kings!

The pageant will take place during a contemporary service of Holy Communion.

The Sunday School will be taking a special offering to support the God's Global Barnyard project, which provides animals to families around the world in order to fight hunger and break the cycle of extreme poverty.


CHRISTMAS EVE
4:00 PM - Children's Christmas Praise Service
Specially designed for the very young (and the young at heart), this service will involve activity and movement as we hear the story of Christ's birth. We will also sing Christmas carols accompanied by Kenaniah, the praise band of Temple Lutheran Church.

7:30 PM - Family Candlelight Service
A service of Holy Communion featuring special music and carols that concludes with a candlelight vigil of prayer and song.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28th
One service at 10:00am
Service of Holy Communion / Lessons & Carols for Christmas
no Sunday School

Volunteers Needed for Christmas Worship Services

As we draw near to Christmas, several volunteers are needed to participate in upcoming worship services.

Christmas Eve
4 PM Children's Praise Service - 3 volunteers needed to be story readers. Other helpers can assist young children as they participate in the service.

7:30 PM Family Candlelight Service 1 volunteer needed to read a scripture lesson. 2 volunteers to assist with Holy Communion (will be pouring wine/juice...training/practice can be arranged as needed).

Sunday, December 28, 10am - Lessons & Carols
5 volunteers needed to read a scripture lesson.

If you would like to be a volunteer, please reply via email or call the church office at (610) 446-3270.

Thank you very much.

Christmas Message from Presiding Bishop of the ELCA

Presiding Bishop of the ELCA Mark Hanson delivers his Christmas Message:

Christmas Gifts for Foster Children - DEADLINE THIS WEEKEND

Temple Lutheran Church invites you to make this Christmas a memorable one...for yourself and for a child currently in foster care in the Greater Philadelphia area. As a gift sponsor, you will receive the name of a child along with a “wish list” of gift ideas. Once you receive the list, you simply purchase a gift (or gifts) for $25 and drop it off at Temple Lutheran Church during November. If you prefer a simpler way to participate, you can simply make a contribution of $25 per child and a member of Temple Lutheran Church will gladly do your shopping for you!Sign up after worship or by contacting the church office at (610) 446-3270 or via email.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS THIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19th. SIGN UP NOW!!

Christmas Gifts for Foster Children - SIGN UP TODAY

Temple Lutheran Church invites you to make this Christmas a memorable one...for yourself and for a child currently in foster care in the Greater Philadelphia area. As a gift sponsor, you will receive the name of a child along with a “wish list” of gift ideas. Once you receive the list, you simply purchase a gift (or gifts) for $25 and drop it off at Temple Lutheran Church during November. If you prefer a simpler way to participate, you can simply make a contribution of $25 and a member of Temple Lutheran Church will gladly do your shopping for you!

Sign up after worship or by contacting the church office at (610) 446-3270 or via email.