Please plan to attend the Annual Church Council Meeting on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Leadership elections will take place, the 2026 church budget will be presented and voted on, and congregational business will be conducted.

Between worship and the Church Council meeting, a light lunch will be served in Fellowship Hall. Thank you to the Welcoming Team for organizing the meal!

Participation in the Annual Meeting is expected of all church members.

Children’s Sunday School will be held twice a month during the 10 AM Worship service. The children will start in the Sanctuary and then be dismissed to the Sunday School room where they will enjoy a Sunday School lesson, crafts, music, and treats.

In the New Year, Sunday School will be held on the following dates:

January 25

February 8 & 22

March 8 & 22

April 12 & 26

May 3 & 17

We hope that you will mark your calendars and bring your children, grandchildren, and their friends to share in the fun.

If you are interested in helping with Sunday School, please contact Alan Bosch.

If you displayed a Moravian Christmas Eve yard sign, please return them to the church office so that it may be used again next year. Thank you!

Who has a birthday during the months of January through December? Who likes a potluck? If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, then mark your calendar for February 15, 2026 after worship. We will be celebrating everyone’s birthday WITH a potluck! Doesn’t get any better than that! 

See the sign-up sheet for the potluck on the white table in Fellowship Hall. Also on the white table is a sign-up sheet to bake a cake for a particular month. You don’t have to be a professional baker. Any cake will do. The cakes will NOT be judged – just EATEN! Hope to celebrate with everyone on February 15!

The Tuesday Book Group continues to meet on the last Tuesday of each month at 10:30 AM in Room 4.

January 27 – Elephant in my Kitchen by Francoise Malby-Anthony

All are invited to join our informal gathering. Contact Sue Youtz for further updates at 610-751-0654 or syoutz@ptd.net.

Once again we will be collecting granola bars for the students at William Penn to have as a treat when they are taking the PSSA tests. Some good options for allergen-free bars include (always check the packaging for specifics):

• Blake’s Seed-Based: Vegan, nut-free, gluten-free,

   dairy-free

• 88 Acres: Gluten-free, nut-free

• KIND Kids Snacks Chocolate Chip Bar: Tree nut-free,

   peanut-free, gluten-free

• think! High Protein Snacks: Gluten-free

All donations can be placed on the COT table in Fellowship Hall. We will be labeling them with messages of encouragement and support during Fellowship Hour on April 12, and hope you will be able to help with this activity.

We are continuing to collect school supplies for William Penn. All items can be placed on the COT table in Fellowship Hall or placed in the bins under the table. 

As the winter months are here, William Penn is specifically asking for gloves and hats, tissues, hand sanitizer, and Lysol wipes. And since Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it, they would also like donations of boxed Valentine’s Cards.

Thank you for so many donated items this holiday season! Our gracious neighbors have helped fill our shelves for early 

winter. 

Looking ahead, the West Bethlehem Emergency Food Pantry at Star of Bethlehem Lutheran would love to have more:

    • Cereal/oatmeal/pancake mix/

       granola bars

    • Rice

    • Peanut butter

    • Shelf-stable milk

    • Jelly

    • Coffee/tea/hot chocolate

    • Canned vegetables

    • Personal care items

    • Toilet paper/paper towels

WBEFP served 117 households (comprised of a total of 439 children, adults, and seniors) in November 2025. Thirty-eight (38) new families signed up to receive food. Thanks for your support!

The Pantry also accepts items that are past the “expired” or “best by” date. Please place your donations on the COT table or in the grocery cart in Fellowship Hall. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated!

Sunday, March 8, 2:00 PM

Music for Flute, Violin, Cello, and Guitar

Once again, our Sanctuary will resound with the delightful sounds of the Satori consort! This year’s concert will be presented by the ensemble’s premier quartet playing repertoire from the Baroque era to the 20th century. Come to enjoy what promises to be both an educational and entertaining afternoon.

General admission: $10; students: Free. Tickets are available at the door.