Worship
Weekly Worship on Sunday at 9:30 am--please join us!
Lively music, reading, and preaching with special guests and a warm welcome. Communion on First Sundays.
THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT DEC 15, 2024
First reading
Zephaniah 3:14-20
Psalm
Isaiah 12:2-6
Second reading
Philippians 4:4-7
Gospel
Luke 3:7-18
If you look at the holiday festivity and think to yourself, “Is everyone happy and cheery except me?” it’s okay. The story of Christmas is for you, too. If you read closely, much of the Christmas story happens in the shadows. The humble beginnings of Jesus, the ordinary origins of Mary and Joseph, and the threat of Herod overshadowing His birth. In many ways, the nativity story is one for those with less-than-perfect lives, full of cracks and creases. The Christmas story is for you, especially.
Ministries
Missions
We raise money to support local food banks, shelters, and charities, including our Good Samaritan Fund for needy neighbors. We cook for Emmanuel Dining Room and host a perpetual
food drive all year to feed the hungry.
To volunteer please call Nancy.
Contact Nancy Storer
storernancy@aol.com / 302-475-3549
In the old stone church, we are full of affordable treasures & staffed by
volunteers. The proceeds go to charities such as Claymont Food Closet, Sojourner's House, Sunday Breakfast, Friendship House, and others.
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Open Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10-3
Volunteers needed Mon morning 9-11 to stock & price; Wed, Thurs. & Fri half day at checkout counter. Call Dora to help!
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Presently we enroll 85 children, in three classes for ages 2-5. We are a Christian preschool and daycare. Hours are full or part-time with lunch options as well as a summer camp.
Contact Vicki Antignani
chester.bethel.Preschool@gmail.com
Tel: 302-475-0377
Music Ministry
Carmella Selvaggio-Lynch is our Director of Music and organist. There is a bell choir headed by
Pam Manocchio and many opportunities to sing God's praise.
Contact Carmella Selvaggio-Lynch
carm12340@comcast.net | Tel: 302-475-3549
Weddings and Funerals
Weddings in the sanctuary are available to church members, their families, and folks in our surrounding community.
If you are interested in holding a funeral here, Pastor Kelly is ready to minister to you and your family, schedule permitting, regardless of your membership. Please contact the office at 302-475-3549.
