4 - COMMUNITYCOURIER - Downingtown/Exton Edition - January 8, 2020
Burns Night from pg 1
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By Marcella Peyre-Ferry
Burns Night, an evening of everything Scottish in honor of poet Robert Burns’ birthday, will take place on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Historic Beale Manor in Parkesburg. The Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation will host the event. The evening will begin at 6 p.m. with a social time to fiddle music by Tom Knapp, founder of local Celtic band Fire in the Glen. Piper Thompson McConnell will also provide music throughout the evening and will lead the haggis ceremony. Haggis, a traditional Scottish dish made
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ATGLEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: E. Main and Dallas Sts., Atglen, PA. Joe Newsome, Interim Pastor. Join us Sundays at 11am as we preach Christ crucified, risen and coming again so all may come to a personal, saving relationship with Christ.
BRANDYWINE GRACE CHURCH: Two Services Each Sunday 9 a.m. & 11 a.m. 40 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Downingtown. (Parking off of Ax Alley), located between Pennsylvania & Lancaster Ave. 610-235-6028. The Good News of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection is our only hope. Join us for worship, preaching and children’s ministry that is centered on the life-changing Gospel. Lead Pastor Kenny Lynch. Check out a recent message at www.brandywinegrace.org
CALVARY CHAPEL CHESTER SPRINGS: Meets at 217 Dowlin Forge Rd., Exton. (610) 524-5338. Verse-by-Verse Expository Bible Teaching. Contemporary Sunday Worship Service & Teaching, children’s ministry & infant nursery 8 am., 9:30 am. & 11:15 am., Wednesday 7 pm. Worship Service & Teaching, Children’s Church, infant nursery & youth grp. www.cc-chestersprings.com
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: PC(USA) “Determined to Love. Invited to Wonder. Inspired to Serve.” Sunday Worship at 9:30am; traditional and contemporary music blended into intergenerational service. Infant and Toddler Nursery care provided. Fellowship and refreshments following worship and Grand Central Stations education for all ages at 11am. Pastors Emily Chudy and Jenny Warren. Located in “the round church” at Rt. 113 and PA Ave. cpcdowningtown.org; 610-269-1576
CHRIST CHURCH DOWNINGTOWN OPC. Grounded in God’s Word, Our hope is in Christ. Join us for Sunday school at 9am & worship at 10am. We are a new church meeting in the multipurpose room at Universal Technical Institute, 750 Pennsylvania Dr., Exton. Visit christdowningtown.org or call 737-7038319 for more information.
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COVENANT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: “Where God’s love has the run of the house.” 400 Lancaster Ave., Malvern (Fraser), PA 19355. Worship times. Sundays: 7:30am. Chapel Service, 8:30 & 11am Worship, Sunday School 9:45am Nursery care available. Pastoral Staff: Dr. James R. Moyer, Pastor; Rev. Alex Becker, Assoc. Pastor; Jennifer Langlois, Dir. of Children’s Ministries; Jamie & Kinsey Edgar-Nielsen - Youth Directors. For more info & special activities visit www.covenantfrazer.org 610648-0707
DOE RUN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Take that One Small Step . . . and Come Worship With Us! Sunday morning 11:00am. Children’s Sunday School following children’s sermon. 3104 Doe Run Church Road, East Fallowfield www.doerunchurch.org
DOWNINGTOWN EPISCOPAL CHURCHST. JAMES: 409 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown. Sunday Services: Rite I Holy Eucharist 7:45am (no music); Rite II Holy Eucharist (contemporary service w/band) at 9am; Rite II Traditional Service w/choir 11am. Nursery available. Sunday School Classes & Coffee Hour 10am. The Rev. John W. Symonds, 610-269-1774 www.stjameschurch.ws
EAST BRANDYWINE BAPTIST CHURCH: Sundays at 9 am for Sunday Worship & 10:45 am or Sunday Classes. Our goal is to worship God, serve others & grow together! Kids 2 yrs old through 5th grade love ebbcKIDS, runs during our service times. LifeGroups & Programs for everyone, Teens, Young Adults, Young Marrieds & Senior Saints. Facebook, www.ebbcpa.org 999 Horseshoe Pike, Downingtown, PA 19335.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE TRINITY: 323 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville. 610-384-4771. Rev. Sherry Deets. Worship Sundays at 9:30 a.m. with Communion; come as you are. Sunday School 9:15 (Sept.-May); Nursery care available; Healing Service, Thursday at Noon. Handicapped access. TrinityCoates@aol.com www.trinitycoatesville.org
from a sheep’s stomach, will be part of the evening meal. It will be carried in as part of a procession that is accompanied by a reading of Burns’ “Address to the Haggis.” “People love (the ceremony). It’s kind of a grand thing,” said Donna McCool, treasurer and event committee co-chair for the Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation. A full dinner will include a selection of Scottish foods, as well as haggis. After dinner, Clayton Margerum will present Burns’ narrative poem “Tam o’Shanter.” There will also be toasts and readings of Burns’ works. As the evening draws to a close, the entire group will join in singing Burns’ songs, ending with the classic “Auld Lang Syne.” Visitors are encouraged to get into the spirit of the evening by wearing their tartans, but it is not required.
The third annual Burns Night is a fundraising event to help maintain and preserve historic Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Church. Located at 1188 Valley Road, Quarryville, the church was originally constructed in 1752 and is considered the oldest Covenanter church in America. One of the projects coming up for the foundation is to upgrade the electrical system at the church. Although it is no longer used for regular services, the historic building is opened for special events, including the annual Scottish Festival in September. “The Presbyterians and Covenanters were Scotch-Irish, so most of our events are Scottish,” McCool said. Historic Beale Manor is located at 200 S. Church St., Parkesburg. Burns Night is an
Pictured on front: Inviting the community to Burns Night at Historic Beale Manor in Parkesburg on Jan. 25 are members of the Octorara Covenanter Presbyterian Foundation (from left) John Girvin, Donna McCool, Barry Girvin and Jonathan Welch. The event will be a tribute to Scottish poet Robert Burns.
each January. Last year’s speaker was Jason Ranck, author of “Life Reimagined: Leave Chaos Behind, Find Balance, Thrive.” Balint, this year’s speaker, will focus on questions that people ask as they are going through a difficult time in life. The message is intended to be relevant to everyone who has ever faced a challenging life situation, whether it is a work, personal, relational or emotional issue. Balint has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Widener University and has taken post graduate
courses at the Wharton School of Business and the University of North Carolina. He enjoyed a 35-year career in the field of transportation and also was managing director of a commercial real estate firm, and principal of a transportation/logistics consulting and a mergers and acquisitions company. Balint currently serves on the board of directors at The Parkesburg POINT. He also served four years of active duty in the military, which included a year in Vietnam. Balint and his wife, Bonnie, have been married for 46 years. They have four children and 13 grandchildren. The Balints
have served at Gateway and other churches in the area as life group leaders, teachers, ushers, elders and women’s and men’s ministry leaders. A fee will be charged for the event. Men do not have to be members of Gateway Church or any other church to attend the upcoming breakfast. For tickets, readers may visit https://gtwy.church center.com/registrations/events/343754. Men are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance, as only a limited number will be available at the door. The breakfast and talk will be held in the church auditorium. Greeters will be on hand at the door to assist people with seating.
GRACE COVENANT CHURCH: 444 Creamery Way, Exton, PA 19341. We are the family of God, on the mission of God, by the power of God. Sundays at 9:30 a.m., Christ-centered worship with biblical preaching, children’s message & warm fellowship, followed by Sunday Schoolall ages at 11am. Info. and sample sermons visit www.gracecovenantepc.org Rev. Dr. Timothy Brown. 610-924-7282.
HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: Come join us as we seek to know & love our Savior through Christ-centered preaching, a blend of new & traditional hymns along with ministries for your whole family. 1 E. Highland Rd, Parkesburg. Sun. School-9:30am & Worship10:45am & 6pm. Wed: Youth programs for ages 3-12th grade-6:30-8pm. For more info, go to highland-bc.org
Church To Host Men’s Breakfast Gateway Church will hold a men’s breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 7:30 a.m. at the Parkesburg campus, 160 Cowan Road, Parkesburg. All men from the community are invited to attend and to hear guest speaker Steve Balint, who will present “Who’s in Charge Here?” Breakfast will be served buffet style and will be catered by Dutch-Way Family Restaurant in Gap. The program is being presented by the church’s men’s ministry leadership team. The group holds men’s breakfasts throughout the year at Dutch-Way and sponsors one big event at the church
EXTON COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH: 114 E. Swedesford Rd, Exton, PA 19341 (next to Exton Post Office). American Baptist Church. Sr. Pastor: Rev. Kadin Williams. Office: 610-363-7814 email: secretary@extonbaptistabc.org or visit online: www.extonbaptistabc.org Worship Service 11AM, Communion Service 1st Sunday of month. Southeast Asia Christian Service 4 pm on 2nd Sat. of the month. Exton Preschool September - May. 610-363-5668. Open Minds, Open Hearts, Open Arms!
EXTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 181 Sharp Ln, Exton, PA. “Love God, Love Others, Serve” Sunday Worship Service: 10am, Nursery for infants-3yrs old. Children’s Sunday School for preschool 4th grade during worship service. Student Ministries for Youth 5th-8th grade. Women’s Bible Studies, Adult Bible Studies and Mission Opportunities available. See website for dates & times. Great Beginning Christian Preschool and Kindergarten, 610-363-0981. Gary Jacabella, Pastor, 610-363-0103. Extonumc.org or info@extonumc.org
FAIRVIEW EVANGELICAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH- 800 Fairview Road, Glenmoore, PA (intersection of Fairview & Little Conestoga Rds.) Welcome Tim Latham- our new Shepherd of Fairview. Join us for the most important hour of your week! Sunday School for all ages at 9:15am; Worship Service at 10:30am. Nursery provided. Christian Education, Bible Studies, Music Ministry, Women’s Ministry, Small groups... and much more! As growing disciples, we continue to Worship, Connect, Know and Serve God. For more info, find us online at www.FairviewEPC.org or call the office at 610-942-2640
GLEN MOORE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 1920 Creek Road (Rt. 282) Sunday School for ages 4-adult at 10 a.m. Sunday Worship Service at 11 a.m. SPARK youth group meets Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary is handicapped accessible. Men of Faith meet 2nd Saturday each month at 7:30 a.m. Join us as we live out our faith through open hearts, open minds, and open doors. Rev. John Neider, Pastor. 610942-2324. glenmooreum@verizon.net.
HEALING SHEPHERD, ECC Progressive, Inclusive, Democratic, Catholic! Sunday Mass: 10am 2109 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425 610-969-5932 www.healingshepherd.com HIBERNIA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: 220 Hibernia Rd., West Brandywine, PA 19320, 610-384-3553, hibumc@verizon.net. Pastor Mark David Moore & our church family invite you to join us for Worship Service at 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School begins following the Children’s Moment in Worship (10:15 a.m.). Quality nursery care. Midweek bible studies, scouts & other fellowship opportunities. Visit our Website at www.hiberniaumc.org HOPEWELL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 852 Hopewell Rd., Downingtown, PA 19335. “Helping Christians Grow and Helping Grow Christians.” Saturday worship: 5:25PM (Contemporary style). Sunday worship: 8AM & 9:30AM (Traditional style); 9:30AM & 10:55 AM (Contemporary style). Sunday School for all ages at 9:30AM Email Hopewell@hopewellumc.org or call 610-269-1545. Visit us on the web at www.hopewellumc.org LIGHT OF LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCHSouthern Baptist Congregation, preaching Jesus Christ. Sunday School all ages 9:15-10:15am; coffee/fellowship 10:15-10:30am; Worship 10:30am; Nursery & Jr. Church during Worship. Wednesdays: Kids Club/Youth Grp 6:15-7:30pm. Bible Studies. 1920 E. Kings Hwy., Rt.340, Coatesville, PA 19320. 484-378-9147, Email: lightoflifecommunitychurch@gmail.com & Facebook.
LUTHERAN CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD: 107 S. 17th Ave., Coatesville. Pastor Susan Lynch. Worship at 8:00 am & 10:30 am. LIFT Worship at 9:15 am for all ages. Handicapped accessible. Bible studies, music programs, outreach and fellowship opportunities for all age groups. Join us as we seek to Know, Live and Share God’s Word! 610-384-2035. www.luthgoodshep.org. OLIVET UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Oh, See How They Love Each Other! 200 years of Methodism in Coatesville! Olivet welcomes our new Pastor, the Rev. Hun Ju Lee. Our Sunday worship is @ 10 AM. Children’s Church held during 10 AM service. Adult Sunday School from 9 AM – 9:45 AM. Holy Communion is 1st Sunday of each month. Nursery care provided 0-3yrs. Handicap accessible. 310 E. Chestnut St., Coatesville, 610-384-5828. On the web @ www.olivetumc.org, on FaceBook @OlivetUMC.Coatesville, and email: office@olivetumc.org. SANDY HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH: 420 S. Sandy Hill Rd., Coatesville 610-857-3959; www.sandyhill.net. Sunday service: 10:15am; Bible teaching, music; Children’s classes, staffed nursery; Adult classes, 9:15am, Youth Min., Sundays, 5:30-7:30pm. Small Groups. A Friendly, Christ-centered church. Preschool: Enrolling-2 1/2-5 years, 610-857-1922 ST. ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH: Worship with our welcoming & inclusive community. 8am. Holy Eucharist, Rite I; 10am. Holy Eucharist, Rite II. Exciting Sunday School Program for Pre-K to Sr High at 10am. Nursery is available. Coffee Hour after the later service. 7 St. Andrew’s Ln, Glenmoore, PA. from Rt. 100 & Rt. 401 go 1 blck west on Rt. 401, left on St. Andrew’s Ln. 610458-5277 www.standrewschesco.org
adults-only event. Tickets must be purchased by Monday, Jan. 20. For more information and a link to purchase tickets, readers may visit www.face book.com/CovenanterChurch. Information is also available by calling McCool at 610-593-6989 or by visiting www.old covchurch.com.
ST. PAUL’S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST: Intersection of Rt. 100 & Worthington Rd., Exton. Two Worship Services at 9AM & 10:30AM. Sunday School at 9AM. Holy Communion is usually celebrated on the 1st Sunday each month. Children always welcome in worship. Childcare also available in the nursery. No matter who you are, or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome here. Pastor: Rev. Jonathan Hauze, 610-363-7285 www.saintpaulsucc.net; E-mail stpucc@verizon.net. Find us on Facebook SVAROOPA® VIDYA ASHRAM: Our free meditation programs always include meditation instruction, making it easy for new meditators. Tuesdays at 7 pm and Sundays at 10:15 am feature a sutra discourse by Swami Nirmalananda as well as chanting & meditation. Thursdays at 6 am and Sundays at 8:30 am offer an immersion in Sanskrit chanting followed by meditation. Join us at Downingtown Yoga & Meditation Center, 116 E Lancaster, Downingtown; Listen to online audios of Swami’s discourses. Call us 610.644.7555 or email info@downingtownyoga.org THORNDALE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 3503 Lincoln Highway, Thorndale, 610384-2433. Sunday worship: 8:30am & 10am. Communion first Sunday each month. 9:30am. Coffee Fellowship, 10am. Sunday School for children and adults. Nursery care. 8:15am-11:30am. Handicap access. Rev. Shauna Ridge Email: thorndaleumc@verizon.net www.thorndaleumc.org VICTORY BAPTIST CHURCH: Bible-based, independent. Pastor Daniel Mawson Sr. On Route 113, one mile north of Route 100. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m.; Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer and Bible Study & Kid’s Club 7 p.m. Nursery all services. 610-594-8939. 531 Uwchlan Ave., Chester Springs. www.vbc-pa.org WINDSOR BAPTIST CHURCH: 213 Little Conestoga Rd. in the village of Eagle. Assoc. Pastor: Ben O’Toole, (610-4585177) Sunday School all ages 9am.; Sunday Worship 10am. (nursery provided); Sunday Eve.: Youth Group for teens 5:45pm.; Worship & Elem. Age Youth Ministries at 6 p.m.; Wed. Eve. Prayer & Bible Study at 7pm., www.windsor-baptist.org
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