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There’s something about Christmas Eve that lingers long after the candles are blown out.  
Maybe it’s the memory of faces softly illuminated in the dark, or the quiet moment when one 
small flame passed from hand to hand until the whole room glowed with light. 
That light doesn’t end with Christmas. The season continues into Epiphany—the story of a star 
that led wise travelers to Christ, and still leads hearts toward hope. It reminds us that God’s 
light isn’t meant to be admired for a moment, but shared for a lifetime. 
Each of us carries a small flame from that holy night. It’s the warmth of faith, the spark of 
compassion, the steady glow of love that keeps shining when the world feels cold or dim. We 
share it when we pray for one another, when we give to sustain the ministry of the church, 
when we offer kindness to a stranger or encouragement to a weary friend.

As the new year begins, the invitation is simple but profound: keep the light moving. Let 
generosity and grace flow through you as naturally as the candlelight spread across your 
sanctuary. The world is always in need of steady, gentle light—and God has entrusted some of 
it to you. 
So, hold your candle high as you step into the months ahead. Let its glow remind you of the 
One who is the Light of the World, and of the joy that comes when we share that light 
together. 
The Christmas story may end in our calendars, but the light keeps traveling 
from Christ to us, and from us to the world.

Brrr... . Winter Weather Worship Service Plan

If there is a winter weather warning in place for Sunday morning, a decision to 
cancel Sunday morning worship will be made by 6 p.m. Saturday.  
If the roads may be hazardous Sunday morning, but the temperatures will rise 
and roads should be safer, a 2-hour worship service delay will be implemented. 
This decision will be made by 7 a.m. Sunday morning.  
Check your text or email for church communication updates. 

Thorndale Learning Center

Registration is now open for the  
2026-2027 school year for the general public 
as well as families of current students. 

Intentional Giving 
CYWA thanks you for your generosity! 

Your January  contributions to CYWA’s food cupboard weighed 
78 pounds. In 2025, TUMC donated 1,054 pounds! 
I wonder what our tally will be in 2026. 
(Please place items in the brown wicker basket near the bulletin board.) 

Caln Elementary

"Do not forget to do good and to share witn others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased.        Numbers 13:16

 If you were unable to deliver your Jammies in January, please bring  
   them the first week the weather permits in-person worship – or sooner! 
 Watch this spot for details about our February donation for Caln students:

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Holy Orr, Coordinator

 

For ease of on-line giving, here is the QR code for Tithe.ly. 
We thank you for your faithfulness.

 

The Worship Team needs volunteers:   
    USHERS - various tasks such as greeting,  candle lighting, collection process, etc.   
    COLLECTION ASSISTANTS- Assist the ushers with passing the collection plates.  
    GREETERS – Welcome worshipers, hand out prayer cards.

Training provided. Need to be at church about 40-45 minutes prior to the start of worship.
 
How often? – periodically and per your availability. 

 

TUMC Office-(610)384-2433 
Office email: office@thorndaleumc.org 
Pastor Gary’s email:pastorgary@thornaleumc.org 
Office hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-2pm