The altar flowers are given to the Glory of God.
The Bulletins & Mailings are given to the Glory of God.
We hold in prayer especially this week….
Larry Hoffman, Carolyn Houck, Cheryl A., Elaine & Ed Klemmer, Russ Weber, Wendell Mortenson, Howard Lauver, Halie Osswald, Barry Fenicle, Beverly Earhart, Amy Vogel, Alice M., and Dean Jury.
Holiday Closings
Grace’s Giving Pantry will be closed on Wednesday, December 31. There will be no Quilting Ministry or Bible Study on Tuesday, December 30. The Church office will be closed Wednesday, December 31 and Thursday, January 1, 2026. Pastor Chad will be out of the office Monday, December 29 – Friday, January 2 but will be available for pastoral emergencies.
Christmas Poinsettia
If you sponsored a poinsettia, you are welcome to take it home after the 9pm Christmas Eve service on December 24 or following worship on Sunday, December 28. If you would prefer to have your poinsettia delivered to one of our homebound members instead, please kindly inform the office by 9am on Monday, December 29. Thank you very much for your kindness and cooperation.
ELCA Good Gift Ornaments
The ELCA Good Gift Ornaments in a price range from $10-$150 are located on the Christmas Tree in the Narthex and will be available through the 2nd Sunday of Christmas, January 4, 2026. Just remove from the tree in the narthex and return it with payment in the offering using one of the envelopes on the table by the tree or drop in the mail slot in the church office door. Payment for the ELCA Good Gift Ornaments cannot be made online.
Family Promise at Grace
Family Promise will be at Grace the week of December 28 - January 4, 2026. During that week volunteers are needed to provide meals, host meals, and drive the van from the church and Day Center. If you are interested in helping you can find out more about what is required for each of these duties and sign up to volnteer on the website at https://www.gracecamphill.org/events/family-promise-grace/2025-12-28. For more information regarding Family Promise please contact Susan Ryder at susan@familypromisehcr.org.
Check out the New Merchandise Store for Grace
Looking for some Grace swag? Check out our new merchandise store at https://www.bonfire.com/store/grace-camp-hill-merch/. You can find hats, clothing (with Grace's Purpose on the back) and water bottles. What a fantastic way to support Grace and start a conversation.
End-Of-Year Giving Reminder
Thank you for your faithful and generous support of our ministries this year! As the end of the year is approaching, please note that all contributions intended for 2025 tax-year credit need to be either received at the church or postmarked by December 31, 2025. Online giving needs to be entered by December 31, 2025. With your support we can continue to share Christ's love, serve our neighbors, and strenghten the Church for God's mission in the world.
Winter Weather Policy
During the work week, Monday thru Friday, Grace follows the closings of the West Shore School District. If the school is closed, the office and all activities that day are closed and cancelled. Weekend worship cancellation are determined by the Pastor and Council President. Cancellations will be posted on CBS 21 and ABC 27, as well as, Grace’s Facebook page and website.
Welcome to Our Church Cards
If you are visiting with us today, please take a moment to complete one of the “Welcome to Our Church” cards found in both narthexes and in the library. We’d love to hear from you.
Pastoral Assistance or At Home Communion
If you need pastoral assistance or to request At Home Communion, please contact Pastor Chad at 717-737-0439x10 or pastorchad@gracecamphill.org). If you need a pastoral emergency outside of normal working hours you can contact Pastor Chad on his mobile phone at 610-297-2514. A pastoral emergency would be a death, or life-threatening circumstances.
Good News from Grace articles are due by 12noon on the 15th of the month for the next month’s newsletter. Grace Notes information is due by 12noon on Tuesdays. Email to ddeppen@gracecamphill.org
December 27 & 28, 2025
Galatians 4:4 - "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law."
Jesus was born under the law so that He might fulfill the law in our place. His perfect righteousness is credited to us. And it is this free forginveness of sins and this crediting of righteousness that sets us free to follow our Lord in godly living. Since we are freed from the law's condemnation, we are freed from any mercenary attitudes. Now that the Lord has shown His love to us in saving us, we freely show our thanks to Him in generosity, humillity, and kindness.