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St. Stephen’s Bishop’s Church: 199 W. Baltimore Ave., Clifton Heights. Christmas market, December 4th from 9 am to 3 pm Handmade crafts, biscuit walks/baked goods, Raffles, 50/50 opportunities, soups and sandwiches will be available for lunch, and takeaway from 11 am to 2 pm
Norwood United Methodist Church: 315 Chester Pike, Norwood / 610-532-0982. On the "second Sunday" of this month (October to May, not December), we hold free community events. All activities start with a free dinner at 5:30 in the afternoon, followed by a variety of free activities at 6:30 in the afternoon. Please visit our website www.norwoodumc.org/ for events and other church information. We will start with dinner at 5:30 pm, and then the movie "Heaven is Real" at 6:30 pm. Meals and events/movies will be held in the social hall. Please use the Ridley Ave wooden door to enter, or use the chair lift designated by the sign to facilitate access for people with disabilities. Chester Pike, Ridley Ave. and Cavanagh's Funeral Home provide parking spaces (provided that no funeral services are arranged). There are two designated disabled parking spaces on Ridley Ave.
Cavalcade of Baskets Christmas Themed Basket Lottery: To create a festive atmosphere, Holy Myrrh-Bearers Parish, 900 Swarthmore Fairview Road, prepared 20 unique and special themed baskets, including: 1) Crockpot Express; 2) Lottery Wreath: Snowman Wreath 15 lottery tickets (must be 21); 3) Ladies basket flowers and plaid scarves, gloves, shower gel and lotion, shower gel, foot scrub, loofah, LED reading lights, photo frames; 4) "Stuffing in the sky" "Pie" 6-piece pie set, pie knife and stamps, kitchen towel and oven gloves, $25 gift card Trader Joe's; 5) speaker system; 6) "Elf Basket" 2 elves, $50 Wheelihan's gift card; 7 ) Christmas kitchen penguin cookie jar, platter, S&P shaker, napkin holder, soap dispenser; 8) Ukrainian basket 3 dz potato/cheese pie, embroidered ushnyk and tablecloth, (145×90) cutting board, oven gloves and pot Shelf; 9) Smart watch; 10) $50 gift card for "dinner out" Tavola: Springfield Country Club; 11) Earphones and Marquees Air Trezak earphones, LEF Arrow and LED Star Marquee; 12) Wine Basket 5 bottles Wine and 2 wine glasses: Reisling, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Toscano, Cote de Rose (must be 21) 13) Travel Fun $25 massage certificate, travel bag, Mist-er, Persona safety alert; 14) Leisure basket: gray ratio Noble wine, shower gel, lotion, bath set (must be 21); 15) Crochet baby set, Chrochet baby blanket, headband and sweater, 3 hats and 2 pairs of short boots (girls) 16) Christmas plan basket $25 jumbo Cards, Lenox decorations, LED Christmas and Hallmark decorations, St. Nicholas square angel and dipping mix set, placemats, cups, Christmas storage containers. 17) Dinner with Santa Claus ceramic Santa Claus and a $50 Whelihan gift card; 18) Money basket: $100 cash; 19) Mini waffle machine and $25 Wawa gift card; 20) Lottery tree: 25 lottery tickets. The baskets are displayed in our lobby and can be viewed from 9:00 am every day. Until 5:00 pm. Tickets are: $2.00 each; $3 and $5; $8 and $10 or $17 and $20. This "Basket March" lottery will be held on Sunday, December 19. The winner does not need to be present to win. Please come out and help support our little parish. As a reminder, our sacred ceremony takes place at 5 pm on Saturday afternoon. Everyone is welcome at 10 AM on Sunday. For more information about our upcoming events or services, please call (610) 544-1215 or contact us via email: HMBChurch@verizon.net
Slavic Christmas/St. Nicholas Luncheon: At noon on December 5th. Menu: Stuffed cabbage; Piero Halushki (cabbage noodles); Kilbass and sauerkraut; ham; homemade dessert drinks. The children's chicken fingers and Saint Nick's visit. Adults-US$20-Pre-sale only; Children-US$10; Children 12 years and younger are free. Seats are limited and tickets are not sold at the door. Did not take it out. We will also provide St Nick Basket with new socks, gloves, hats, underwear and thermal supplies for the homeless shelter at the dinner. Please bring something with you to share with those in need. Please contact us for pre-sale tickets: Holy Myrrh-Bearers Ukrainian Catholic Church, 900 Fairview Road, Swarthmore. Phone: 610-544-1215. Email: HMBCHURCH@Verizon.NET
2021 Pierogie sale: potatoes and cheese $10 dz. Pierogie Hotline: 610-544-1216 or email: HMBChurch@verizon.net. Sale date: December 16-17 Pickup time: Thursday 1-3: pm Friday, 11-3 pm Order no later than the previous Sunday
Prospect Hill Baptist Church and Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry: 703 Lincoln Blvd, Prospect Park. Sunday worship (face-to-face and online): 11 am, prospectbc.sermon.net. Pantry provides frozen meat, produce, and canned food to all areas of Delaware County. Time: Tuesday. Thursday from 10:30 am to 1 pm. For more information from 1-4 pm, please visit facebook.com/prospecthillbc and facebook.com/delcoloavesandfishes; (610) 532-9000
The Foundry Church: 25 Cedar Road, Wallingford, New hours, 6-8 pm on Tuesday, we provide fresh and frozen food, canned food and dried goods. Visit our website www.the foundry Church.org or the Art Project Studio 4:10 Facebook page. Our pantry number is 610-872-3344
Outreach of evangelists in Chester: You are an individual, group, church or organization and want to share the gospel in our community and have the opportunity to receive a $500 allowance. If so, please send an email to plyingfriends@mail.com for more information and to register to participate.
Trainer Trinity United Methodist Church: 3705 W. 9th St., trainer. Legacy Clothes Closet by Gwen Myers: Friday noon to 2 pm; provides high-quality clothes at low prices. The pantry distribution is happy to receive food donations. There are plenty of parking spaces. Sanctuary and Gymnasium are wheelchair accessible. https://www.loc8nearme.com/pennsylvania/boothwyn/trainer-united-methodist-church/5968639/
Senior Lift: Invite senior citizens to join our technology learning journey. Senior Lift is also aimed at unemployed and underemployed individuals who need to acquire the technical skills needed in today's workplace. Send an email to info@theseniorlift.com or call 610-639-6737. The course is held at the Technical Resource Center, Words of Faith Christian Center, 4150 Market St. Aston.
First United Methodist Church: 350 W. State Street, Media, this church is the location of Media Food Bank, which serves 75-100 families every week and is supported by individuals, local churches and local businesses. The Food Bank is open every Thursday from 7pm to 8pm. Open from 10 am to 11 am on the second and fourth Saturday of each month. The church also serves the community through its wardrobe, which is open from 7pm to 8pm on Thursdays and 10am every Saturday – noon. The Transition Town Media Free Store is located at FUMC. It is a donation of used items and collection (free of charge). ) A place where items can be used or reused. First Church offers free yoga classes for beginners every Wednesday at 10 am and Saturday at 9 am. No charge, but donations are welcome.
Middletown Presbyterian Church: 273 South Old Middletown Road, Media. Just GRIT-Youth activities from 7-9pm on Friday night. Use pizza to study the Bible. Adult Bible Study-Wednesday, 9:30-11 noon
Temple Baptist Church: 736 W 7th Street, Chester Now there are afternoon Bible studies every Wednesday from noon to 1 pm. Come out and share the joy of God's love with his people. https://www.loc8nearme.com/pennsylvania/chester/temple-baptist-church/6148723/
Chester Christian Church: 308 W. 3rd St Chester. CCC Café will be open on Tuesday from 6 to 7 pm-come out and enjoy a free hot meal. Zumba is held every Wednesday at 6 pm-come join the fellowship and exercise for free. In the event of inclement weather, please call (610) 874-9690 to contact the church, or check our social media pages to see if the event has been delayed, cancelled or rescheduled. Follow me to CCC. www.thechristianchurchofchester.com
Delaware County Healing Room: is a multi-church ministry whose goal is to connect people with God’s love and power. Location: New Hope Christian Church, 551 Paxon Hollow Rd. Brumore (484) 422-8145. Business hours: Monday, 7:30-9 pm No appointment required
Gateway Community Church: 708 S. Old Middletown Road, Media, For information and registration, please call Mary Campbell at 610-566-0131 or mrosecampbell@yahoo.com
Turning Point Ministries: 624 E. Eighth St., Chester is collecting food as part of its continuous efforts to build the city. The congregation is willing to pick up any and all donated non-perishable items, which can be stored in the storage room of the church until the time of service arrives. The pantry is open on the first and third Wednesday of each month. For information and setting up donations, please call LeeVetta Smith 267-475-7087 or send an email to turnpointministries7@gmail.com
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