MILITARY PERSON OF THE WEEK - Aldan Union Church

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2012
Student Ministry Corner
One of the Core Values of our Student Ministry is equipping students to go, to serve, and to tell
others about Christ — in other words, Missions. We are committed to Acts 1:8 when Jesus tells
His disciples (and all of us): ―But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon
you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest
parts of the earth‖ (NET). December affords us plenty of missions opportunities in the Student
Ministry — opportunities to demonstrate our love for God by loving and serving others. Here are
a few of the ways our students will be ―on mission‖ this month :: The HS participates with the
rest of the church in Angel Tree by giving, shopping and delivering gifts to numerous families;
the MS & HS will both deliver cookies to our church’s shut-ins in cooperation with the LOTS
Ministry; our MS & HS students will spend a week baking cookies and then will hand them and
hot chocolate out to people from our community in front of Giant on the 22nd; and both groups’
Servant Teams will be in action serving their respective groups and the church. We covet your
prayers for our students this month as they get involved in the mission Jesus left for us of sharing
His love with others in word and in deed.
WEEKLY PRAYER EMPHASIS
MILITARY PERSON OF THE WEEK: GMO2, Shannon Creek, USN - Norfolk, VA.
Shannon missed her upgrade by less than 10 points—will try again in March. Matt will
take advancement exam in January. RJ and Olivia are growing well. Parents and children
are running together..kids love wearing race shirts. It makes for good family time.
COLLEGE STUDENTS OF THE WEEK: Lorraine Neef is a Senior at Millersville University.
Caleb Olshefsky is a Sophomore at Kutztown University.
LEADER OF THE WEEK: Dave Pilgrim, Vice-Chairman, Council of Elders
MISSIONARIES OF THE WEEK: Jim and Joan Farr, Wycliffe Bible Translators,
Papua New Guinea—The Farr’s are in the states and have been back since July, having
traveled to Hong Kong, Germany, Orlando, and to CA, where they’ve been staying.
They’ll be heading cross-country in January and will end up in Lititz, PA. Joan’s
thrilled to be in Stockton, CA, catching up with family, friends and enjoying her home
church. Jim’s getting acquainted with many of them. He’s started on his yearlong project
to finish checking the drafts of the remaining 35% of the Baruga NT material. This
will speed up the editing process with the team once back in PNG. Pray for safety in
travel; cataract surgery for Joan 12/6 – other eye treatment 12/5 & 1/2; Jonathan and the
Kombio storytelling team – especially that they will be focused on God as their true
source; and for John & Georgina – for his Hebrew course and non-classroom training in
becoming a translation consultant, and for Georgina accompanying him.
“Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord;…” Ps. 128:1a
ADDRESS: 7 E. PROVIDENCE RD ALDAN PA 19018
Office (610)259-8010 Fax (610)259-5665
E-Mail Addresses
Pastor Thompson: paul.thompson@auc.org | Pastor Brock: kevin.brock@auc.org
Pastor Landosky: rich.landosky@auc.org | Pastor Kostovick: derek.kostovick@auc.org
Pastor Lochmoeller: ed.lochmoeller@auc.org
Charlie Frederick: charlie.frederick@auc.org | John Bayley: john.bayley@auc.org
Office: office@auc.org INTERNET ADDRESS: www.auc.org
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Contemporary Worship Service: Sundays, 8:15-9:30 | Bible School: Sundays, 9:45-10:45
Traditional Worship Service: Sundays, 11:00-12:15 | Evening Worship Service: Sundays, 6:30-7:30
Prayer Meeting: Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15
Rev. Paul W. Thompson, D.Min. – Senior Pastor
Mr. Kevin Brock - Pastor of Christian Education
Rev. Rich Landosky – Pastor of Student Ministries
Mr. Derek Kostovick - Pastor of Worship
Rev. Ed Lochmoeller — Pastor of Visitation
Dr. Jerry Wright – Organist
Mrs. Dixey Tyson — Children’s Ministry Coordinator
Mrs. Cherie DeAngelis — Preschool Director
Mrs. Judy Kiker , Mrs. Linda Lefferts, Mrs. Carole Pinkstone – Secretaries
Mr. Charlie Frederick — Office Administrator
Sonny and Ruth Acocoro Canada
Constantin and Elena Alexandrescu Romania
Jaime and Monica Almeida Peru
Don and Sue Apgar California
Luis and Elsa Bailly Peru
Pierce and Lee Barnes (Ret.) Florida
Patricia Black Pennsylvania
Arlene Cheyney (Ret.) Florida
Deb Churchill Pennsylvania
Shirley Cook (Ret.) Pennsylvania
Sanjay and Keren Dalavai India
Warren and Barbara Day Minnesota
Al and Judy Edinger Pennsylvania
Stacey Everline Pennsylvania
Jamie and Anita Farr Florida
Jim and Joan Farr Papua New Guinea
Juan Pablo and Marianela Garcia Peru
Maria Gusmao Brazil
Dave and Lois Haas Pennsylvania
Paul and Kim Halsey Virginia
Carolyn Hart Florida
David and Trisha Hoy Maryland
Beth Kidd Massachusetts
Bill and Janet Kraftson Texas
Beulah Kruhmin (Ret.) Colorado
Our Missionary Family at Home and Abroad
Larry and Victoria Lamina Ghana (West Africa)
Dianne Lindsey Pennsylvania
Ed & Pennie Lochmoeller Pennsylvania
Dick and Eckie Lynch Texas
Dan and Peg McDaniel (Ret.) Pennsylvania
Marjorie Montgomery (Ret.) Pennsylvania
Janet Morris Pennsylvania
Lori Nied Senagal
Carlos and Marion Odicio Peru
Jonatan and Shantal Odicio Peru
Iwona Pater Poland
Brian and Sandy Robinson Pennsylvania
Kyle & Leah Robinson Pennsylvania
Nathan and Cory Sandahl Nicaragua
Carol Schlorff Poland
Sam and Frederica Schlorff (Ret.) Pennsylvania
Al and Barbara Shannon (Ret.) Peru
Toby and Sara Shannon Haiti
Raul and Carola Torrejon Bolivia
Judi Troutman Kenya
Lecio and Ilma Wanderley Brazil
Janet Kay Williams Pennsylvania
Wes & Cindy Williamson Honduras
*Some missionaries not listed because of
security reasons.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2012
TODAY
WELCOME TO ALDAN UNION CHURCH! Visitors, please give us your name and address
on the Friendship Pad as it is passed down your row. We trust that you will enjoy your
time with us today as we worship the Lord Jesus Christ. When children ages 4 - 5th
grade are dismissed during the service for their worship time, parents are permitted to
accompany them to the Narthex in the back (where a children’s leader is available for
any questions) and then return for the rest of the service.
Aldan Union Church mortgage activity to-date
Mortgage taken APRIL 2008 $2,091,722 Contributions last 4 weeks $ 14,186
Scheduled principal paid 331,521 Targeted mo. mort. paymt. 16,000
Additional principal paid 339,000 Over/(Under) (1,814)
Mortgage bal. remaining $1,421,201 Yrs. to retire at this rate 11.50
ELDER & TRUSTEE GREETERS at the doors this month are: Dan Lefferts, Fran Larkin,
Gerry DeVita, Dan Hegman, Dave Pilgrim, Sunny King, Ray Kiker, Mark Bretz,
Bruce Garner, Ed Lochmoeller.
POINSETTIAS—You are invited to take your memorial poinsettias after the morning
and evening services on December 23rd and 24th. We also welcome our missionaries
and those 75 years of age or older to take a plant.
EVERY YEAR we give a special gift to our missionaries and their children. This is a
personal gift—from our church family at AUC to each of our missionaries. Please
contribute to our missionary Christmas gifts by using the green envelopes in the pews
marked ―Missionary Children’s Christmas Fund‖.
LADIES, JUST A REMINDER...the deadline for sign-ups for ―Christmas at Longwood
Gardens‖ is Today! The excursion, which includes dinner at Hank’s Place in Chadds
Ford, is Tuesday December 18th! Stop by the Women’s Ministry table to register and
get more info!
EACH YEAR ALDAN UNION CHURCH accepts Christmas food donations from the
members of our congregation. Please select your donation(s) from the items listed
below and bring them UNWRAPPED to the food bank donation drop-off points in
Fellowship Hall and outside the Church Office. These items are used to help individuals
and families, both in our church family and in the community, at Christmas, and
throughout the year. Thank you for your continuing generosity!
Peanut Butter Canned or Boxed Potatoes Spaghetti
Grape Jelly Canned Pasta Spaghetti Sauce
Canned Fruit Turkey Gravy Muffin Mix
Stove Top Stuffing Cranberry Sauce Canned Tuna
THE PERU MISSIONS TRIP is fully funded. Thank you for your contributions.
Please continue to pray for Mickey and Jordan as they prepare for the trip and also
pray that God would use them in amazing ways while in Peru.
TONIGHT 6:30 PM
Christmas Drama
“Check Out Christmas”
Presented by Salt, Light, Fragrance Drama Team
Missionary Prayer: Dave Pilgrim
THIS WEEK
MEN’S TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY meets every Tuesday from 6:30 to 7:30
AM in the Chapel. Jack Nelson is our teacher for December. Coffee is provided.
WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING IN THE CHAPEL AT 7:00 PM
Please join us for prayer and a devotional message from Elder Chuck Young
WIDOWS/WIDOWERS & FRIENDS OF ALDAN UNION CHURCH invite you to a
Christmas Covered Dish Lunch on Saturday, December 15, at noon, at the home of
Helen Doherty, 821 Bob White Lane, Secane, PA 19018. Bring a wrapped White
Elephant Gift. RSVP to Helen, 610-543-7940 or Nancy D’Alessandro, 610-259-
4548 by December 14th. Hope To See You There!!!
Wedding Invitation
James D. Franklin and Theresa M. Clark are to be married on Saturday,
December 15th, 2012 at Aldan Union Church at 1:00pm.
All are welcome to attend the ceremony. Reception by invitation only.
LOOKING AHEAD
THE CHRISTMAS CANTATA— ―Let the Whole World Sing‖—Sunday, December
16, 6:30 pm.
REMEMBRANCE SERVICE—Monday, December 17 at 7 pm in the Chapel
THE LIVING NATIVITY—Saturday, December 22, 6-9 pm in Providence Park.
CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD—Sunday, December 23, 6:30 pm.
CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES—Monday, December 24 at 6 & 8 pm.
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THANK YOU NOTE: ―I want to thank everyone for all the cards, prayers, and support
given to me during my recent surgery. It was greatly appreciated.‖ Carol Eskridge
HOMEGOING: Anna Garrish Munz, December 4. (former member)
Willda Hoogerwerff, December 5. The service will be at 11:00am
at Aldan Union Church with a viewing 9:00 to 11:00 on Tuesday, December 11.