Join the East Hills Moravian Christmas Band!

Posted on November 19, 2012 by admin

Once again this year, the East Hills Moravian Christmas Band will be playing before and after the services on Christmas Eve.

We welcome all instrumentalists of any age and experience.

We will be playing in the Family Center during the first two services and we will be in the Narthex for the last service.

If you are interested in playing, we will be warming up and starting about 30 min before each service.

For more information, please contact Dave Thompson (724-996-4219 / djthomps@gmail.com) or Ken Stauffer.

Christmas Poinsettias Order Form

Posted on October 25, 2012 by admin

We are offering poinsettias for purchase to place in the sanctuary for Christmas Eve, at $9.00 each. They may be taken home after the last service Christmas Eve.

Please order by completing the form below. The form is a Word document that will download to your computer so you can easily type in your information.

Return it with your payment to Jim or Anna Koehler in person, or mail to: 2124 Abington Rd, Bethlehem Pa 18018.

Order deadline is Saturday, December 1, 2012.

Poinsettias order form

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services

Posted on December 22, 2011 by admin

Well, it’s finally here -the most beautiful time of the year.

No, not back-to-school, CHRISTMAS!

There will be three Christmas Eve Services at East Hills Moravian Church this Saturday: 4 PM, 7:30 PM, and 9:30 PM. Each service is roughly one hour and is a candlelight service with a lovefeast. The 4:00 service is a bit more kid friendly and is held in the Family Center in order to accommodate our many guests. The later services are both held in the sanctuary.

***Please note that there is usually an overflow crowd at the services in the sanctuary so please come early to get your seat. There will be plenty of music beforehand to help you get into the spirit.

Christmas Day there is one service in the sanctuary at 11 AM and no Sunday School.

Come one, come all and celebrate the joy of the season with us at East Hills Moravian Church!

(P.S.: If you’re unfamiliar with the Moravian faith, we invite you to join us for this celebration. You can read more about our Christmas season on the Advent page of our website, which describes our traditions and what exactly is meant by “Advent” and “lovefeast”.)

Fourth Sunday In Advent: The Sunday School Christmas Show

Posted on December 15, 2011 by admin

This Sunday at 11 AM, the Sunday school classes of East Hills invite you to their spectacular annual Christmas program.

This year’s show is entitled: “The First Leon: Uncovering The True Meaning Of Christmas”

Show will be held in the Family Center and all are invited to attend!
Special thanks to our director, Student Pastor Rebecca Schoeneberger for organizing the show!

The Sunday School classes always present a wonderful Christmas show and you definitely don’t want to miss this one. See you Sunday @ 11!

Sign Your Children Up Now For A Shepherd’s Journey

Posted on December 7, 2011 by admin

The annual A Shepherd’s Journey at East Hills Moravian is one of the most inspiring events of the Christmas season. This year’s Shepherd’s Journey is Sunday, December 18 at 6:30 PM.

Children are taken on an exciting journey back in time to the streets of Bethlehem on the night that Christ was born. They will meet townspeople, bakers, moneychangers, and even a certain couple turned away at the Inn, as they wander the “streets”, searching for the newborn Jesus.

A registration form can be downloaded here or you can speak with Linda Adams by email: jlgbadams@aol.com

Moravian Putz Dinner Night: December 20

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin

MORAVIAN PUTZ DINNER NIGHT

View The Christmas Putz – the true meaning of the season

Listen to Music

Dine at our Buffet

TUES. DECEMBER 20, 2011

Putz Showings – 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM Before or After Dinner

Showings are limited to 70 seats at each, please reserve specific time

Dinner Buffet – 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Continuous Seating

Music Starts at 6:00 PM

Adults $ 15.00

6 – 12 yrs. Old $ 7.00

5 & Under No Charge

Proceeds benefit the

Bethlehem Emergency Shelter Project Fund

Tickets

Church Office 610 868-6481

Bob Wingrove 610-867-0537

Roast Beef

Lemon Chicken Picatta

Vegetable Florentine Pasta

Deluxe Salad & Rolls

Rustic Mashed Potatoes

Holiday Rice Pilaf

Sweet Peas

Broccoli & Petite Carrots

Iced Tea, Coffee, Hot tea

Moravian Sugar Cake

This Sunday Is The Second Sunday In Advent

Posted on November 29, 2011 by admin

This Sunday, December 4, is the second Sunday in Advent!

Holy Communion will be served at both services: 8:30 and 11:00 AM.

Not familiar with Advent? From Wikipedia:

Advent (from the Latin word adventus meaning “coming“) is a season observed in many Western Christian churches, a time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at Christmas. It is the beginning of the Western liturgical year and commences on Advent Sunday.

The progression of the season may be marked with an Advent calendar, a practice introduced by German Lutherans… For Christians, the season of Advent serves as a reminder both of the original waiting that was done by the Hebrews for the birth of their Messiah as well as the waiting of Christians for Christ’s return.

Kids investigate the Putz at East Hills Moravian Church

Viewing a Putz is a centuries-old tradition in Moravian churches as Christmas nears. Have you seen the Putz at East Hills? Don’t know what a Putz is? Click here to learn about the Putz.

Share this post with a friend and invite them to celebrate Christmas with you at our church!

Advent Begins This Sunday

Posted on November 22, 2011 by admin

This Sunday, November 27, is the first Sunday in Advent!

Lovefeast will be served at both services: 8:30 and 11:00 AM.

May I be the first to wish you Merry Christmas!

tree and nativity, east hills moravian church

Tree And Nativity, East Hills church lobby