Christmas Eve Worship
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Wednesday, December 24th, at 3:00 and 9:00 pm with Candles, Carols, and Communion. The 3:00 pm service will include music by the Senior Choir under the direction of Peter Hemperly and accompanied by Susan Hemperly. Pastor’s Christmas message is entitled "A Predictable Christmas". Each service will have a 10 minute festive organ prelude to set the tone for Christmas Eve worship. Christmas at New Goshenhoppen is always a mysterious and joyful worship experience.
Advent Prayer Vigil
This year's Advent Prayer Vigil will take place on Saturday, November 29th from noon to 10:00 p.m. The theme is "Darkness Then Light." Please con sider signing up to join us for a half hour in prayer and reflection in the Sanctuary. We also need Captains. If you are interested in praying from home, please call the Church Office so information can be sent to you. The signup sheet can be found in the lower level Narthex.
Advent Worship Themes
Dr. Williams will be preaching each Sunday in Advent:
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November 30 – Matthew 24:36-44: It’s Not Over Till It’s Over
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December 7 – Matthew 3:1-12: Three Gifts of Christmas – Holy Communion
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December 14 – Matthew 1 & 2: The Fear Nots of Christmas – The Rose Sunday
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December 21 – 8:00 a.m. – The “O” Antiphons of Advent with Lessons & Carols.
10:30 a.m. – The Children’s Christmas Program.
The Giving Tree
Help share the joy of the Christmas season by adding to the Giving Tree. All the items on the tree will be given to Open Link and donated to needy families in our area.
The suggested gifts are:
 Stocking stuffers
 New toys
 Hats, gloves, and scarves for teens
 Gifts for preteens and teens
(10 years and older)
 Movie Passes for Grand Theater
 Gift cards to local stores and restaurants
 Gift cards for Weis, Walmart, etc.
The Giving Tree will be located in the Social Room from November 1 to December 1. If you are donating a gift certificate, gift card, or a pass, please fill out a "gift placeholder" and place on the Giving Tree. The "gift placeholder" can be found in a box near the Giving Tree or in the Church Office. The actual certificate can be handed into the Church Office or given to any Women's Fellowship officer Sandy Hardy, Delores Schuler, or Amy Treichler.
Christian Education News​
ADVENT WORKSHOP
The Advent Workshop will be held on the first Sunday of Advent, November 30. The samples and sign-up board will be in the Fellowship Hall and the Social Room. Mark your calendars for Sunday, November 30 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm. Don’t miss this fun event! There will be crafts for all ages. Adults and children alike can make beautiful decorations or gifts with the guidance of a craft leader. Helpers are needed, so if you are interested, please contact Bev Benner at benner@newgoshucc.org. Hope to see you there!
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
On Sunday, November 30 beginning at 6:00 pm, the Youth Groups will be presenting New Goshenhoppen’s third Annual Christmas Tree Lighting event! A 9 foot Norway spruce has been planted in the front of the church property. Please join us for carols and the reading of the Christmas story. It promises to be a special tradition!
SUNDAY SCHOOL DECORATING PARTY
The Sunday School will be getting ready for Christmas on Saturday, December 6th beginning at 9:30 am. With the help of their teachers, all Sunday School students will be decorating their rooms and class Christmas trees. We will also practice for the Sunday School Worship Service program “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” which will be held on Sunday, December 21. At 11:30 a.m., the students will be served lunch. The lunch will consist of hot dogs, various snacks, applesauce, and drinks. Pickup is 12 Noon.
Cookies Galore
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7. The Youth Group is back in business and once again holding their beloved tradition of providing you with all your Christ-mas cookie needs! They’ll have the cookies, the containers, and the scale. You bring your sweet tooth and support of our youth. Donations of cookies will be appreciated. Please drop them off by Saturday, December 6 in the church kitchen and mark them with the words “Cookies Galore.” The youth will be baking cookies in the kitchen from 12:30 - 3:30 pm on Saturday, December 6. The sale will be held on Sunday, December 7 in Fellowship Hall during these times: 9:00 to 10:30 and 11:30 am to 12:00 noon.
Youth News
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM
On Sunday, December 21 at 10:30 a.m. the Sunday School youth will be presenting “Twas the Night Before Christmas” in the Sanctuary. Please come out and show your support of our young people as they present the story of our Savior’s birth.
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JANUARY YOUTH GROUP ACTIVITIES
Sunday, January 11 after late church, the youth will have a “lunch and learn” meeting at the church, and on Sunday, January 25th, they will have a fun bowling outing to Earl Bowl in Quakertown.
COMING SOON
The Youth Groups will again be selling hoagies for Super Bowl Sunday! This year we will be getting fresh hoagies delivered from Tosco’s Red Hill Deli…and they are DELICIOUS!! We will be taking orders beginning in January. Keep this in mind for your party planning.​​
Quiet Days
Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025, and Tuesday, Jan 6, 2026. Coordinated by the Spiritual Life Mission Team (Ursinus Association) and held at New Goshenhoppen Church. We meet the first Tuesday of each month from 9:30 am to 1:00 pm. It is a time for spiritual reflection with a group and also time alone. The meeting consists of an opening statement made by a convener and followed by group discussion. The group then disperses anywhere on the church campus for solitary time. We gather back together at noon for lunch and further group discussion. This event is open to anyone. All you need to bring is your lunch, perhaps a Bible or other spiritual material, and your willingness to listen and/or share in discussion. Coffee, tea, and light refreshments are provided. We do ask, if not a financial hardship, for a $5 goodwill donation that goes toward the use of the building. Please do not allow your inability to make this donation be a deterrent to attending.
Lastly, as we look towards the future and the merger of conferences into the new Keystone Conference, the Spiritual Life Mission Team is looking for additional volunteers. We would like to start our new endeavor as a strong team looking to move forward with new ideas and events.
For any information or questions, please call Gail Gerhard, T/N 215-679-6523.
Women's Fellowship
The next gathering for Women's Fellowship will be Monday, December 8th at 11 am for a brief business meeting before we carpool to Glick Garden Center in Oley to see and hear the sights and sounds of the holiday season. Over 15,000 poinsettias are on display, as well as themed floral displays, live music and entertainment, complimentary hot dogs and popcorn, and NO admission fee. Please inform Sandy Hardy or Delores Schuler if you plan to attend. ALL are welcome.
At the November meeting, a motion was made to give $500.00 to the Church's General Fund and $100.00 to Genesis Women's Clinic in Pottstown. Supporting these various ministries and giving financially is possible thanks to the contributions received during funeral luncheons and for the Redner's save-a-tape program. To date this year, we have received $458.00 from this fundraiser. There is a container in the Fellowship Hall vestibule and in the Social Room for your Redner’s Market receipts. Remember, in order for us to use your Redner's receipt, the receipt must include the entire sales receipt. Thank you for your continued support. There will be no monthly Women’s Fellowship meeting in January.
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On February 2, 2026, we will meet for fellowship and enjoy a soup lunch. All women are invited. Monthly Outreach: Open Link appreciates our yearly contribution of Christmas gift wrap, gift tags, tape, tissue paper, etc. They also are in need of paper products. Please place your items in the container in the Social Room. The monthly outreach in January will be bingo prizes for the residents of Pennsburg Manor.
First Monday Meals
Our numbers continue to grow . . . in November we served 278 meals!
In December, Business & Professional Women (BPW) of the Upper Perkiomen Valley will be serving up a delicious meal of chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, and pudding.
In January, our own New Gosh Christian Education Committee will be serving you a warm hearty bowl of chili, applesauce, and a sweet treat.
In case of inclement weather on Monday Meal day…..if the Upper Perkiomen School district closes or dismisses early on Monday Meal day, the meal will be postponed to the second Monday of the month.
The Monday meal schedule for 2026 is … January 5; February 2; March 2; April 13; May 4; June 1; July 6; August 3; September 13; October 5; November 2; December 7. PLEASE NOTE: April and September meals are the second Monday due to the Easter and Labor Day holidays.
Code Blue Shelter Meal Donations
Our first assignment to prepare meals for the Code Blue Shelter was on Tuesday, November 11. We made three warm hearty meals (10 portions each). They were…meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans; spaghetti and meatballs and a salad; chicken noodle soup. Our next prep day will be Tuesday, December 8, 3 to 5 pm. Anyone interested in helping prepare the meals, please contact Lori Horning 267.261.7273 or Horningduo@gmail.com. This mission will continue every second Tuesday of the month through April 2026. If you are interested in supporting this project by making a donation, please place your donation in the offering plate or submit it to the Church Office. Please be sure it is clearly marked Code Blue Meals.
Care Packages
During the month of January, items will be collected by the Health and Welfare Com-mittee to create care packages for our young adult mem-bers attending college and in the military. Donation box-es will be in the Social Room and on the stage in the Fellowship Hall from Sunday, January 4 through Sunday, January 25 if you would like to contribute.
Suggested items include pens; post-it notes; small office supplies; granola bars; candy; gum; mints; and individually packaged snacks. Please note: College students are asked to provide a current mailing address to the Church Office by Friday, January 23, 2026, in order to receive a care package. Contact Cindy Roma at croma1014@gmail.com if you have any questions about this project.
300th Anniversary
On October 21, 2027, New Goshenhoppen Reformed Church will be celebrating its 300th anniversary. Since this will be a special event in the history of our church, the Historical Committee is looking to form a 300th celebration committee.
Anyone who is interested in sharing their ideas or help in planning the event are invited to participate. Please contact the Church Office to submit your name or suggestions.
