Sunday, February 05, 2012
 
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Local Mission Support
In 2010 St. Vincent UCC presented checks to six local organizations as a part of our mission efforts within the community.  Based on 1 Timothy 6:6-19 and Luke 16:19-31,
Pastor Ben preached on the importance of not ignoring people in need, but rather stopping to help them.  He said that each of these organizations don't ignore people in need, but rather stop and help people.


Each organization received a $6,000 check for a total of $36,000.  See the links below to learn more about each organization:
+ Southeastern Veterans Center;
+ The Clinic in Phoenixville;
+ Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS); 
+ Mensch Mill - UCC Church Camp;
+ Project Outreach (Spring Ford Food Pantry); and
+ Phoenixville Area Postive Alternatives (PAPA).

St. Vincent UCC was featured on the front page of The Mercury.  To read the article, click on St. Vincent UCC gives out $36K to area groups. 


 

 

 

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Scout Sunday
Sunday, February 19, 2012 - 10:30 a.m. - Tentative Date
Boys and girls who are involved in scouting are invited to come in uniform and share in this special day.  To receive a patch, please contact the church office at 610-933-4243 or e-mailing the church office by February 1, 2012 so that we have time to order enough patches.  This date was chosen because it falls between Boy Scout Sunday and Girl Scout Sunday.  All scouts are welcome, and you do not need to be a member of the church or a member of a unit connected to the church; however, you do need to sign up in advance in order to receive a free patch. You can view pictures from previous Scout Sundays, by clicking on the Scout Sunday 2010 and Scout Sunday 2011 links.

Family Worship at Knoebels Amusement Park
Sunday, August 19, 2012 - 10:30 a.m. - Tentative Date

Join us for a wonderful day of fellowship, starting with an out door worship service at
     Knoebels Amusement Park; 391 Knoebels Blvd.; Elysburg, PA 17824 at Pavilion Tent #4.
     Friends, family, visitors - persons of all ages - are welcome!

10 a.m. - We encourage people to plan to arrive at 10 a.m.
10:30 a.m. - Worship begins at Pavilion Tent #4  
                    ("T-4" on the Pavilion Map), located near the "Sklooosh" ride
11 a.m. - Rides open

Why Knoebels?
     + Something for all ages
     + Great rides - including the "Grand Carousel"
          and world renowed "Phoenix Roller Coaster"
     + Great food
     + Coal Museum, Live Shows, 
          Live Bald Eagle Habitat, and more
     + Free parking
     + Free admission 
          (only pay for the rides you actually ride)
     + Free use of the pavilion 
          (we have it reserved all day)

For more information, click on the following links for....
     The Knoebels Web Site.
     Directions and GPS coordinates.
          GPS coordinates for Pavilion Tent #4:  N40 52.655  /  W76 30.124
     A listing of rides, divided into sections for kiddie rides, thrill rides, family rides, and attractions.
     A listing of the planned live entertainment for August 21, 2011.
     Print out a Park Map ahead of time.
For pictures of previous years, click on 2009 Knoebels Photos and 2010 Knoebels Photos.

St. Vincent Fall Festival
Saturday, October 20, 2012 - 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join the Hayride to the Pumpkin Patch!  Everyone gets a pumpkin to take home!  Lunch will be served. Call 610-933-4243 or e-mail the church office for more information.

 

 
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Disaster Alerts

UCC Disaster Aid & Response
Click on this Disaster Feed Burner link for a highlight list of the UCC's response to recent disasters.

Click on this UCC Disaster Alerts link to read the latest breaking news of how the UCC is responding to disasters within the U.S. and throughout the world, as well as how you can help.  On the UCC Disaster web site you can make secure on-line donations, you can also give your support through St. Vincent, by making a tax deductible donation to "St. Vincent UCC" (PO Box 454; Phoenixville, PA 19460) and mark it with the name of the relief aid effort which you would like to support.  Unlike with other organizations, when contributing through St. Vincent, 100% of your donation goes to that relief aid effort, we take none out for administrative, advertising, or other costs.


Chile Relief Aid
Through the generosity of the UCC churches in their support of One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS), including the support of St. Vincent UCC, we had been providing emergency preparedness training in Chile prior to the earthquake.  In the wake of this disaster, we are responding with additional relief aid.  To help support this relief effort, you can make a donation payable to "St. Vincent UCC" marked "Chile Earthquake" and mailed to St. Vincent UCC; PO Box 454; Phoenixville, PA 19460.  All of your donation will be used for relief aid.
Links to more information:
   UCC Chile Relief Aid

Haiti Relief Aid
The UCC is actively involved in providing relief aid to Haiti.  To help support this relief effort, you can make a donation payable to "St. Vincent UCC" marked "Haiti Relief Aid" and mailed to St. Vincent UCC; PO Box 454; Phoenixville, PA 19460.  All of your donation will be used for relief aid.
Links to more information:
   UCC Disaster Response update - Jan 14
    Prayer for UCC churches by the The Rev. John Tamilio III, Pilgrim UCC in Cleveland
   Pennsylvania Southeast Conference of the UCC - Jan 14 e-bulletin about Haiti relief aid
    To make a secure online donation through the UCC

Flu Resources
Click on this link for the UCC National Disaster H1N1 Flu Resources.
For H1N1 information from the Berks County Panademic Advisory Council go to www.flutoolbox.com.
This link to the official Pennsylvania Department of Health's H1N1 Website provides information about the vaccine.
Click on this link for the latest H1N1 (swine flu) information from the CDC.

 

 
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