Sunday April 2nd 4:00 PM Choir, Disciples, Jesus, Sound Lighting
Palm Sunday April 9th 3:30 PM All Participants-Dress Rehearsal @ 4:00 PM 5:15 PM Cast Meal 6:30 PM All Participants-Presentation @ 7:00 PM
Coffee House and Open Mic Friday March 10th at 7:30
Our next Coffee House and Open Mic will be March 10th starting at 7:30 PM at the Christian Church of Connellsville on 212 S. Pittsburgh St. It will feature live music, including an open mic, so come and bring your instruments, and sing your favorite song. Admission is FREE and there will also be great coffee and snacks, so invite your friends, bring your talents, and come enjoy a fun evening with us.
December
Jr. Choir Returns
The Junior Choir ages K-12 will be meeting on Sunday, November 27 after church to practice for Christmas season. All kids are invited to take part. See Cheryl Keller or Janice Simpson.
Sr. Youth Group Saturday, December 10
Sonny wants to take the sr. youth group to California, Pa on Saturday December 10 to see the live nativity at the Disciples church there. It is from 6-8 PM and so meet at the church at 5:00. Let him know if you can go so we know how much transportation is needed.
Jr. Youth Group Sunday, December 11
The Junior Youth Group will be meeting on Sunday, December 11 after church until 3:00. We will be having pizza, making crafts and playing games, etc. Hope to see you there. Any questions, see Cheryl Keller or Janice Simpson.
Christmas Party December 11
The all church Christmas party will be from 4:30-7:00 with an appearance by Santa. In addition there will be games and dinner and songs. Come and bring your friends and neighbors. Let’s have fun together!
Carols by Candlelight Wednesday, December 14 @ 7:00
We can get so busy buying presents and getting ready for Christmas that we forget to stop and enjoy the true meaning of the season. So give yourself a present this year and come to this service where we will read Christmas poems in between singing some of our favorite Christmas hymns in our beautifully decorated sanctuary lit by candles.
Congregational Meeting and Tasting Party Sunday, December 18
first we will approve the slate of officers and the budget, then we will eat fabulous foods.
The Operation Christmas Child shoebox drive was a success!
We were able to fill 20 shoe boxes with the help of the congregation. The Junior Youth Group helped assemble the boxes and made Christmas cards to put into each of the boxes. Thanks to everyone who helped. We will be continue to do this project again next year.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Monday, December 24 @ 7:00
November
Coffee House November 11 @ 7:30
Our
next Coffee House and Open Mic will be Friday, November 11 starting at
7:30 PM at the Christian Church of Connellsville on 212 S. Pittsburgh
St. It will feature live music, including an open mic, so come and
bring your instruments, and sing your favorite song. There will be coffee and snacks. Invite your friends and come have fun.
Jr. Youth Group
The
Junior Youth Group (grades K-4) will be filling the boxes on November
13 and we will be making a delivery of the shoeboxes the week of
November 16-23 which is national collection week.
Every shoebox
gift we pack represents an opportunity to share the gospel. God is
working to transform lives, save souls, and build His Kingdom through
The Greatest Journey, a powerful discipleship program that was developed
for children who receive shoeboxes through Operation Christmas Child.
Remember “Each Shoebox is a Missionary.”
Sr. Youth Group
The
Sr. Youth group (grades 5-12) will meet after church on Sunday,
November 20.
Thanksgiving Special Offering November 13-20
Disciples have a long, remarkable history of post-secondary and
theological education. Gifts from the Disciples Mission Fund
Thanksgiving Offering continue a Disciples tradition of helping emerging
leaders find their vision, voice and vocation, supporting all of our 14
colleges or universities, 4 seminaries and 4 seminary
foundations/divinity houses in our common ministry of education. Learn more here.
Hanging of the Greens November 26 @ 9:00 AM
On
Saturday, November 26, we will gather at the church at 9:00 AM to
decorate the church for Christmas. It is a great way to get into the
spirit of the season by decorating Christmas trees, hanging bows and
wreaths, listening to Christmas music, while preparing our church for
its most joyous season. This is a way that everyone can get involved in
the life of the church.
Advent begins on November 27
The
greatest season of all begins at the end of this month, Advent. This
year we are asking for new family ornaments to add to our tree. Please
donate an ornament with your family name on it so that our tree will
beautifully decorated and up to date with the members of the church.
Also remember that we will be doing the Giving Tree again. More
information to come.
October
Kids Club Begins October 5
Fall
is here, school is back, and that means Kid's Club will be returning as
well. Starting on October 5 our after school program for children from
pre-school to 6th grade will be in session Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00. We will
have Bible study, music, games and dinner, so contact the church office
and register your child today, so that they will not miss out on the
fun. Click here for information about this exciting and long running program
Coffeehouse Friday, October 14 @ 7:30 Coffeehouse is back and so is our Open Mic. Come listen to music or play some of your own. The mic is open to all and the coffee is hot and the desserts incredible. Admission is FREE so do not miss out
Youth Groups The Jr. Youth Group (g k-5) will be going to Rich Farms on Sunday, October 2. The Sr. Youth Group (g 6-12) will be meeting on Sunday, October 30.
Trunk or Treat Fall Carnival
Come and trick or treat at the Christian Church of Connellsville 212 S. Pittsburgh St. from 2-4 on Sunday, October 30.
This year we will have our cars decorated in festive Halloween scenes and we will also have carnival games to add to the fun! Many people will pass out candy while the trunks of their cars will
be decorated. Hot chocolate will be available for the adults as well as
the children, and free cookies as well.
Come and celebrate the
harvest while you and your family reap a harvest of fun with your
friends and neighbors at the Christian Church of Connellsville.
Summer
Vacation Bible School August 8-12 from 4-6
The
Christian Church of Connellsville will hold it's annual Vacation
Bible School on August 8-12 from 4-6 PM. This year we will be competing in the Faith Olympics. Come to play, sing, snack, and learn that "those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint -- Isaiah 40:31
All children from k-6th grade are welcome
and it is free. Please call the church at 724-628-3802 to register your
child
today. The Christian church is located at 212 S. Pittsburgh St.
Connellsville, PA 15425
Father's Day Breakfast Sunday June 19 8:30 AM Sunday,
June 19, is Father’s Day and once again the women of the church will
be
honoring the men of the church by serving them breakfast starting at
8:30 AM. The cost is FREE so don’t miss out. We need women to volunteer
and men to eat and enjoy themselves. Feel free to invite your father to
say thanks to all that he has done for you.
May
Baptism
On
Sunday, May 15 we will welcome all six members of the membership
class into membership of the Body of Christ and our congregation through
the act of Christian baptism. This will take place during the Sunday
service and we will have a reception afterwards. Be sure to come to show them your support
and to remember your own
baptism.
Coffee House May 13
This month's coffee
house and open mic is May 13 and it will be the last one until the fall,
so if there is a song you've been working on, hurry! This is your last
chance for a while. The fun begins at 7:30 and bring your sweet tooth.
Mother's Day Breakfast
Sunday, May 8, is Mother’s Day and once again the men
of the church will be
honoring the women of the church by serving them breakfast starting at
8:00 AM.
The meal is free, so come for the food and fellowship and stay for Sunday School
April
Divine Desert Competition April 24
Get your recipes
out! our first divine Desert competition will be Sunday, April to benefit
Community Ministries. It costs $5 to enter a desert. Fill out a form from
the bulletin and give it to the office or to Janice Simpson. On the day
of the contest everyone is invited to taste each desert and vote for your
favorite. Tasting is free. Portions will be on sale to take home with all proceeds go to community ministries. Come and help us reach
our goal of $250 for a worthwhile ministry in our community
Sr. Youth Group (grades 5-12) will meet Sunday April 17 after church to have a picnic and a litter clean up activity in East Park.
Jr Youth Group (grades k-4) will meet Sunday April 17 after church to go bowling at Yough Lanes
Coffee House
Our next coffee house and open mic is Friday, April 8, at 7:30.
MOPS
Mothers of Pre-schoolers will meet Tuesday, April 5 @ 5:30
March
Coffee House and Open Mic
Our next Coffee House and Open Mic will be Friday, March 11 @ 7:30
Youth Group The
Sr.
Youth Group will meet on March 13 from noon-2:30. We will participate in a scavenger hunt at East Park.
The Jr Youth Group will be meeting after coffee hour on Sunday,
March 13, until 3:00 P.M.
Events for Holy Week There are many events taking place during Holy Week.
Palm Sunday March 20
Last Supper Cantata at 7:00
Tell you friends! Tell your neighbors! Tell your friends’ neighbors and your neighbors’ friends! The Last Supper is being revised for the first time in ten years. It will take place on Sunday, March 20 at 7 PM. Admission is free but we are requiring tickets in order to get a handle on the crowd, so call the office to get tickets.
Maundy Thursday
Common Meal at 7:00 PM
Since we are performing the Cantata we are not going to have our usual tenebrae service. Instead on Maundy Thursday we will have the Common Meal with few worship elements mixed in. This is a simple but joyous meal in which everyone is invited to bring a loaf of their favorite bread to share with one another. This meal is held in the Eater room and the Prayer Labyrinth will be open for anyone to use. All are invited to attend.
Good Friday
Prayer Labyrinth 10-4 PM
If you have never walked a prayer labyrinth before I invite you to try it. A prayer labyrinth is a unique maze in which there are twists and turns but no dead ends. There is one way in and one way out. A person enters the labyrinth in a prayerful and meditative state and contemplates their faith journey and their walk with Christ as they go. At each turn they are invited to ask God for help with a different issue in their life until they reach the center where they are invited to spend a few moments in silent prayer and thanksgiving. Then as they walk out they are invited to give thanks to God for a specific blessing at each turn they encounter. Only four people will be able to walk the labyrinth at one time and it takes about 15-20 minutes. Stop in any time during these hours and see what it is all about.
Easter Sunday
Our uplifting service begins at 10:45 followed by an egg hunt for the children.
February
Soup Cook off February 7
Get your recipes out! The Souper soup cook off will be Sunday, February 7 to benefit Community Ministries. It costs $5 to enter a soup. Fill out a form from the bulletin and give it to the office or to Janice Simpson On the day of the contest everyone is invited to taste each soup and vote for your favorite. Tasting is free. Soups will be on sale to take home for $1 a bowl. All proceeds go to community ministries. Come and help us reach our goal of $250 for a worthwhile ministry in our community and take some home to enjoy during the big game later that night
Coffee House and Open Mic Friday, February 13 @ 7:30
The
Christian Church of Connellsville will hold its next Coffee
House and Open Mic on Friday, February 13 starting at 7:30 PM at the
Christian
Church of Connellsville on 212 S. Pittsburgh St. Come in from the cold
and let us warm you up with our perfect blend of steaming drinks,
warmly inviting deserts, and hot music. Bring yourself, bring an
instrument, bring your Valentine and join the fun.
Sr. Youth Group will meet after church on Sunday, February 14 from noon-3.
January
Coffee House Friday the 8th @ 7:30
Come to our coffee house and warm your body with the
delicious drinks and warm your spirit with the fantastic music.
Admission is free, the microphone is open, and the desserts are
Heavenly.
Kids Club begins again!
We
will start the second semester of our Kids Club program on Wednesday
January 6 @ 4:00. Bring your children ages 3-12 for another semester of
faith, friends, and fun. Children can join any time. The cost per child
is $15 per semester but the benefits are priceless. For information call
the church at 724-628-3802 or check out our Christian Church of Connellsville Kids Page.
Annual Reports
Annual reports are due in the office by January 15.
Installation of Officers
All
officers new and old will be installed into their office during the
Sunday service on January 17. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this important service.
December
Christmas Giving Tree
Our annual food drive has begun again. The Giving Tree is in our Easter Room and will be decorated with tags that have food items written on them. Please take a few and buy the item listed on the tags and bring them in to fill our sleigh. All proceeds go to Community Ministries food bank.
Coffee House Friday December 11 @ 7:30
Our coffee house has been a big success and Christmas has been the best time to come, so come Friday, December 11, at 7:30 PM and enjoy it again. We will feature live music, including an open mic, so come sing your favorite song or Christmas carol and enjoy the drinks and snacks Admission is free so don't miss out. Please direct any questions to Mike Prinkey @ mprinkey@gmail.com.
Sr. Youth Group
The Sr. youth group (grades 6-12) will meet after church on Sunday, December 13. We will have pizza and work on a Christmas project until 3.
Annual Family Christmas Party Sunday, December 13 4:00-7:00
Join us for great food and fun as we celebrate the Christmas season as a church family. We'll have games for children,dinner, carols, and a visit from Santa!
Carols by Candlelight Wednesday, December 16 @ 7:00
We can get so busy buying presents and getting ready for Christmas that we forget to stop and enjoy the true meaning of the season. So give yourself a present this year and come to this service where we will read Christmas poems in between singing some of our favorite Christmas hymns in our beautifully decorated sanctuary lit by candles.
Congregational Meeting and Tasting Party Sunday, December 20
Everyone is invited to attend the annual congregational meeting immediately after church to vote on the budget and slate of officers for 2016 and then retire to the Fellowship Hall to enjoy the Christmas treats.
Junior Youth Group Christmas Party Sunday, December 20
the Jr.youth group (grades k-5) will meet immediately after Annual Tasting Party/Annual Meeting. More information to follow.
The Operation Christmas Child shoebox drive was a success!
We were able to fill 20 shoe boxes with the help of the congregation. The Junior Youth Group helped assemble the boxes and made Christmas cards to put into each of the boxes. Thanks to everyone who helped. We will be continue to do this project again next year.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service Monday, December 24 @ 7:00
November
MOPS meets November 3
Our MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers) is off and running! All mothers of children from newborn to kindergarten
age are invited to come the first Tuesdays of each month from 5:30-7:30
to enjoy a time to share with other moms, learn, snack and make a
craft. Childcare is provided during meetings. Playdates will also occur
the 3rd Tuesday of the month, held throughout the community. clickhere for more info.
Coffee House November 13 @ 7:30
Our
next Coffee House and Open Mic will be Friday, November 13 starting at
7:30 PM at the Christian Church of Connellsville on 212 S. Pittsburgh
St. It will feature live music, including an open mic, so come and
bring your instruments, and sing your favorite song. There will be coffee and snacks. Invite your friends and come have fun.
Jr. Youth Group
The Junior Youth Group (grades K-4) will be filling the boxes on November 15 and we will be making a delivery of the shoeboxes the week of November 16-23 which is national collection week.
Every shoebox gift we pack represents an opportunity to share the gospel. God is working to transform lives, save souls, and build His Kingdom through The Greatest Journey, a powerful discipleship program that was developed for children who receive shoeboxes through Operation Christmas Child. Remember “Each Shoebox is a Missionary.”
Sr. Youth Group
The Sr. Youth group (grades 5-12) will meet after church on Sunday, November 22. We will spend the time making pepperoni rolls to be sold in church on November 29 to raise funds for future activities.
Stewardship Campaign November 8-22
It’s
time for our annual stewardship campaign. The theme for this year’s
campaign will be, “Give Thanks With a Grateful Heart" The campaign begins
on November 8. Pledge cards will be mailed out and will also be
available in the church bulletin starting on November 15. You can make
your pledge at any time by mailing it or dropping it off to the church
office or by placing it in the offering tray during Sunday worship. The
campaign culminates on November 232, when we will offer our pledges to
God in thanksgiving for all that he has given us. The reason we
have a stewardship emphasis is to make each member aware of the church’s
need and of the ways in which God has been generous to us and to help
the budget committee craft a budget for the coming year when they meet
on November 29. We hope that this will be a time to truly marvel at how much we
have and truly honor the One who has given it to us.
Thanksgiving Special Offering November 15-22
Disciples have a long, remarkable history of post-secondary and
theological education. Gifts from the Disciples Mission Fund
Thanksgiving Offering continue a Disciples tradition of helping emerging
leaders find their vision, voice and vocation, supporting all of our 14
colleges or universities, 4 seminaries and 4 seminary
foundations/divinity houses in our common ministry of education. Learn more here.
Hanging of the Greens November 28 @ 9:00 AM
On
Saturday, November 30, we will gather at the church at 9:00 AM to
decorate the church for Christmas. It is a great way to get into the
spirit of the season by decorating Christmas trees, hanging bows and
wreaths, listening to Christmas music, while preparing our church for
its most joyous season. This is a way that everyone can get involved in
the life of the church.
Advent begins on November 29
The
greatest season of all begins at the end of this month, Advent. This
year we are asking for new family ornaments to add to our tree. Please
donate an ornament with your family name on it so that our tree will
beautifully decorated and up to date with the members of the church.
Also remember that we will be doing the Giving Tree again. More
information to come.
MOPS group starting September 1 We are proud to
announce the establishment of the first MOPS Mothers of Pre-Schoolers
group in the city! All mothers of children from newborn to kindergarten
age are invited to come the first Tuesdays of each month from 5:30-7:30
to enjoy a time to share with other moms, learn, snack and make a
craft. Childcare is provided during meetings. Playdates will also occur
the 3rd Tuesday of the month, held throughout the community. click here for more info.
Church Picnic Sunday, September 13
We will meet again at Camp Laurelview beginning at 2:30 on Sunday,
September 13. We will eat at 4, have games for the kids at 5, and a
campfire, songs, and s'mores at 6:00. Before dinner play games, go
fishing or take a walk up to the cross at our region's beautiful
campsite. Contact the office for directions to the site.
Sr. Youth Group meets Sunday, September 27 from 4:00-7:00 PM
The Sr. Youth Group (5-12) will meet on Sunday, September 27 at Yough Park to ride bikes on the bike trail. At 5:00 we will go the home of the Ainsley's for a picnic and games. We will conclude at 7:00.
Kids Club Begins October 7
Fall
is here, school is back, and that means Kid's Club will be returning as
well. Starting on Wednesday, October 7 our after school program for children from
pre-school to 6th grade will be in session Wednesdays from 4:00-6:00. We will
have Bible study, music, games and dinner, so contact the church office
and register your child today, so that they will not miss out on the
fun. Click here for information about this exciting and long running program. Contact the office to get your child registered.
August
FREE Car Wash To celebrate the grace of Christ which is absolutely free we want to do something free for the city of Connellsville. That is why we are once again offering a free car wash for anyone on Saturday August 15 from 10-12. Come get your car clean, and don't pay us back, pay it forward.
MOPS group starting September 1 We are proud to announce the etsablishment of the first MOPS Mothers of Pre-Schoolers group in the city! All mothers of children from newborn to kindergarten age are invited to come the first Tuesdays of each month from 5:30-7:30 to enjoy a time to share with other moms, learn, snack and make a craft. Childcare is provided during meetings. Playdates will also occur the 3rd Tuesday of the month, held throughout the community. Go to www.mops.org for more info.
Promotion Sunday All
children going into a new Sunday School class will be honored on Sunday,
August 30. This includes all children going into 1st, 4th, and 7th
grade. All children going into 4th grade will receive a Bible with their name on it.
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