THE WINDOW DECEMBER, 2018

ANDERSON HILLS CHRISTIAN CHURCH

(DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

The “OFFICIAL” AHCC Church

Calendar is posted on the bulletin board

near the office. Please use this calendar to

check for building availability and mark your

group’s events. This calendar will be used for

providing reminders and

updates for weekly bulletins

and newsletters and hereafter

be known as “the official

calendar!”

In This Issue Advent Schedule Cover Page AHCC Happenings Page 2 AHCC Happenings Page 3 Outreach Page 4 Property Corner/Turkey Dinner Update Page 5 Advent & Christmas Schedule Page 6 Recipe Page 7 Recipe Page 8 Mistletoe & Poinsettias Page 9 This Month in History/Baptism/Welcome Page 10 Serving in December Page 11 December Calendar Page 12

Advent Schedule 2018 December 2—1st Sunday of Advent December 23—4th Sunday of Advent

The Candle of Hope The Candle of Love

Hanging of the Greens CHRISTMAS CANTATA

Cocoa, Cookies & Coloring “Lead Me Back to Bethlehem”

by Pepper Choplin

Youth Progressive Dinner

December 9 — 2nd Sunday of Advent

The Candle of Peace

Luke 1:51-53

Caroling After Worship

December 16 — 3rd Sunday of Advent

The Candle of Joy

CHILDREN & YOUTH

CHRISTMAS PROGRMA December 24 —CHRISTMAS EVE

“To Humble Shepherds” SERVICE

7:00PM

Luke 2: 1-18

Carols, Communion & Candles

Family Friendly

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Admin. Team Meeting

There will be no

Admin. meetings in

the months of De-

cember and January.

Meeting will resume

in February 2019.

Elders Meeting

Monday December 17, 7:00pm

at AHCC

SWELS

Join us at Olive Garden on Beechmont Ave. on

Monday, December 3, 2018 at 11:30am for

our next luncheon

Everyone Welcome

Happenings at AHCC

SEM Food Pantry

We will be supporting the SEM Food Pan-

try during the winter months. In January

we will be collecting Shampoo and in

March Dental Care Items.

Save the Date

VBS 2019

June 3 through

June 7

Attention Coffee Drinkers

We could use your help. We are in need of some K

-cups to be used in the narthex during Sunday Wor-

ship services. Your

contribution would be greatly appreciated.

DW Christmas Party

The DW Christmas Party/Meeting is

Wednesday, December 12th at

6:30pm at Susan Smith’s house,

7493 Pinehurst Drive. Everyone is

asked to bring an appetizer or des-

sert to share.

We will be collecting diapers to do-

nate to Sweet Cheeks Diaper Bank.

All sizes and brands can be donat-

ed.

For questions or directions

call Susan at 513-708-2251

Listening Assistance Devices

AHCC now has Listening Assistance Devices if needed

by individuals to enhance their worship experience. In-

dividuals can see Greg or Brian or a deacon to receive

one of the devices to use during worship.

Reminder Remember to bring Shampoo in January for the SEM Food Pan-

try.. A collection bin is in the gathering space.

Christmas Giving Tree

The Christmas Giving Tree is located

in the narthex. Take a card to adopt a

family for the holidays. IPM suggests

spending between $30 and $40. DO

NOT WRAP YOUR GIFT— You may

include wrapping paper to be used if

you wish. Put the gifts in a plastic bag

and tie the tag to the handle for iden-

tification for IPM. Gifts must be in

by December 9th to be delivered to

the pick-up point on December 10th.

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Happenings at AHCC

Kroger Rewards Program

Don’t forget to sign up for the Kroger Rewards Pro-

gram. To participate please link to AHCC at:

www.krogercommunityrewards.com Our

new account number is (KA148)

The Holidays are Coming

Remember to Sign-up for the

Amazon’s Smile Program

So that all your eligible purchases

will benefit AHCC.

The link is: http://

smile.amazon.com/ch/31-0726233

Tuesday Night Prayer and Study Group

The Tuesday Night Prayer Group has

returned to their 7:00pm meeting time.

All are welcome to attend.

AHCC on Facebook

Have you checked out our Facebook page? It is

a great way to stay in touch with what is going

on at AHCC. It is also a way to stay in touch

with other members, as well as those who may

have moved away. The email address for our

Facebook page is: https:www.facebook.com/

AndersonHillsChristianChurch/

Youth Sunday School Schedule for December 2018

December 2 — Honesty Lesson December 9 — Sunday school Christmas party (classes combined) December 16 — Youth practice for Christmas play during Sunday school December 23 — Regular Sunday school but some youth participate in cantata December 30 — No youth Sunday school

Cocoa, Cookies and Coloring

Tosay, December 2 from 2pm to 4pm

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy some festive treats as we gather around a table to color

and join in conversation about what the season of Advent means to each of us. Invite a friend!

All are welcome.

Sunday School Christmas Party

All youth are invited to our

Sunday school Christmas

party on December 9 at

9:30am. There will be a hot

chocolate bar, games, and

other fun activities to enjoy

as we celebrate the season

together.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Caroling On the 9th of December

We will be caroling after worship on the 9th of December. Everyone is encour-

aged to bring a packed lunch to eat at church before heading out to carol. We

will be going to several care facilities in the area

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NEIGHBORS IN NEED “Coin Sunday” continues on the last Sunday of the month for the purpose of

“Local Outreach. “ Please save your change in order to participate when the children pass the little

buckets!

Anderson Karate at AHCC Shotokan Karate lessons for youth age 7 and up are every Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30pm—6:30pm. Adult classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:30pm—8:00pm and an optional youth and adult program on Saturday at 9:00am-10:30am. Contact Anderson Karate at: andersonkarate@aol.com or call 513-233-DOJO (3656)

Lost and Found

The lost and found is now located in

the church office. Everyone please

check for items you may have left

behind. We will keep the items for a

few weeks. After that we will donate

unclaimed items .

Cub scout troop 476

Boys grades1-5

Meetings at AHCC

Mondays 6:30pm

Contact: Brian Cox for more de-tails

Sunday School Classes

9:30 AM Sundays at AHCC

Junior Class (5th grade and

younger)

Chi Rho (6th—12th grade)

Adult Class

Board Meeting Minutes

The minutes of the AHCC Board

Meetings are kept in the Church

Office, and not on the bulletin board

in the hallway outside the fellow-

ship hall.

Jazzercise Anderson

Fitness Center

Anderson Fitness Center.

Classes Monday—Friday are at 5:45am and

8:00am.

Monday, and Friday there is also a 4:30pm

class

Saturday 7:45am

Sunday a 7:45am and a 4:30pm classes

SEM Food Pantry 1260 Columbus

Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45255 Phone: (513) 231-1412

The SEM Food Pantry, located

on Columbus Avenue. Is a major supplier of emergency food to the

needy of the Mt. Washington-Anderson Township-western

Clermont County area. We oper-ate as a “choice pantry,” meaning

that clients “shop” for the food they like and can use, so every-

thing with which they leave will be consumed.

Your Donations are Greatly Appreciated

THE SEM FOOD PANTRY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 14,000 PEOPLE ANNUALLY

SEM New Pantry

Website and

Address.

semfoodpantry.org

1260 Columbus Ave.

Cincinnati, OH 45255

The pantry is

located in the

basement of the

house. Directions

From Mt. Washington: Go

east on Beechmont past

Kroger. Turn left on

Wolfangle. Turn right on Ar-

lington. Arlington Ave.

junctions at Columbus Ave.

From Cherry Grove: Go

west on Beechmont. Turn

right on Wolfangle. Turn

right on Arlington Ave.

Arlington Ave. junctions at

Columbus Ave.

The SEM Food Pantry

Needs Drivers

Got a morning to spare? The

SEM Food Pantry needs substi-

tute drivers to provide back-up

for their regular drivers who col-

lect food from local merchants

and deliver it to the pantry .

Volunteers need a pick-up, van or

SUV and be able to lift 40

pounds. If you would like more

information or want to help, call

SEM Director Charlie Gentry at

300-8173

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AHCC Property Corner

December, 2018

The parking lot cracks were

sealed

New lights were installed in the

Sanctuary

Network wiring was completed in

the soon to be conference room

A fire inspection was completed

Turkey dinner and bake sale were

The Children and Youth

Christmas Program

The Children and Youth Christmas Program

will take place during morning worship on

Sunday,December16. If your young people

are involved please remind them that we will

rehearse during the Junior Worship time on

Sunday, December 9. We will have a last

rehearsal at 9:30am, Sunday December 16,

in the sanctuary. Doughnuts will be served!

Any questions, call or email Susan Smith at:

513-708-2251 or snscinti@gmail.com

Turkey Dinner Update

This year’s Turkey Dinner held on Novem-

ber 10th was a joyful evening when Ander-

son Hills Christian Church opened our

doors to the community for a delicious meal

and a night of fellowship. This event is orga-

nized by the Disciples Women but the entire

congregation, our friends and families help

in many ways.

We want to use this opportunity to say

thank you to all who participated. This year

the net amount from this event totaled

$1856.95 from the Dinner and $581 from

the Bake Sale. These funds enable all the

various DW projects and missions for the

year including; Coats for Kids, IPM, SEM,

Christmas Families, Week of Compassion,

Ohio Disciple Outreach, Church Make-over

projects, support for the Youth Group, Blan-

ket Sunday and many others. Thank you to

all who helped make this year’s Turkey Din-

ner such a success. The ripple effect that

our funds help create will live on through

the year as AHCC looks for ways to be the

hands and feet of Jesus in the world.

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An Advent Retreat For Women “A Christmas Circle”

A Time of prayer, reflection and Conversation

During the Retreat we will each be making a live pine

wreath to take home.

Saturday, December 8th - 9am to 3pm — At the Herald

B. Monroe Lodge, Camp Christian

Led by Rev. Margot Connor & Wendy Taylor —- For

more information go to. www.ccinoh.org

Advent/Christmas Schedule

(Sunday Worship: 10:30 AM)

December 2

First Sunday in Advent (Hope)

Hanging of the Greens

10:30am

Cocoa, Cookies and Coloring

2-4pm

December 9

Second Sunday in Advent (peace)

All are welcome to go caroling after worship

December 16

Third Sunday in Advent (joy)

CHILDREN AND YOUTH CHRISTMAS PRO-

GRAM

”To Humble Shepherds”

(during worship))

December 23

Fourth Sunday in Advent (love)

CHRISTMAS CANTATA

“Lead Me Back to Bethlehem”

by Pepper Choplin

(during worship)

Youth Progressive Dinner

5:00pm

December 24

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

7PM

Carols, Communion & Candles

Family Friendly

Congratulations to Amelia Fredrick

who was baptized at AHCC on

November 18, 2018

Welcome new members to the AHCC

family. We are so glad you are here.

Jan and Chuck Anderson

Dave, Sarah, Christian, and Lydia

Vogelgesang

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The most amazing gift of Christmas is its magic — the gift of family

love and laughter of friends; wishing you a Merry Christmas and a

Healthy, Happy and Prosperous New Year.

HOLIDAY RECIPES THT MAKE NICE GIFTS

CRANBERRY MACADAMIA BARK

INGREDIENTS

1 pound white candy coating, coarsely chopped

1 jar (3 ounces) macadamia nuts

1/2 cup dried cranberries

DIRECTIONS

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment or waxed paper. In a microwave, melt candy

coating: stir until smooth. Stir in macadamia nuts and cranberries.

2. Spread onto prepared pan. Refrigerate until firm. Break into pieces

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This is a fun gift for the holidays or anytime.

Who doesn’t love a steamy mug of hot chocolate on a snowy day? Now you can give friends, relatives, neighbors,

co-workers or anyone who deserves a treat the pleasure of this indulgent drink with these giftable hot chocolate pods.

DULCE DE LECHE HOT CHOCOLATE PODS

INGREDIENTS

24 ounces 53% cacao dark baking chocolate chopped or semisweet chocolate

morsels

1 can (13.4 ounces) dulce de leche

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Gold colored sugar and gold pearl dust, Optional

Additional Ingredient (for each pod)

1-1/2 cups whole milk

DIRECTIONS

1. Place chocolate in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, bring dulce de leche and

cream just to a boil, stirring constantly. Pour over chocolate; whisk until smooth.

2. Spoon 1/4 cup chocolate mixture into each of 14 paper-lines muffin cups; if de-

sired, sprinkle with gold sugar. Refrigerate until firm, about 8 hours. If desired,

brush with gold dust. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3

weeks.

3. To prepare hot chocolate: Bring 1-1/2 cups milk just to a boil; add one pod.

Whisk until dissolved.

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Poinsettias at Christmas

Poinsettia plants are native to Central Ameri-

ca, especially an area of southern Mexico

known as ‘Taxco del Alarcon’ where they

flower during the winter. The ancient Aztecs

called them ‘cuetlaxochitl’. The Aztecs had

many uses for them including using the flow-

ers (actually special types of leaves known as

bracts rather than being flowers) to make a

purple dye for clothes and cosmetics and the

milky white sap was made into a medicine to

treat fevers. (Today we call the sap latex!)

The shape of the poinsettia flower and leaves

are sometimes thought as a symbol of the

Star of Bethlehem which led the Wise Men to

Jesus. The red colored leaves symbolize the

blood of Christ. The white leaves represent his

purity.

There is an old Mexican legend about how

Poinsettias and Christmas come together. It

goes like this.

There was once a poor Mexican girl called

Pepita who had no present to give the baby

Jesus at the Christmas Eve Service. As

Pepita walked to the chapel, sadly, her cousin

Pedro tried to cheer her up. ‘Pepita’ he said,

“I’m sure that even the smallest gift, given by

someone who loves him will make Jesus Hap-

py”.

Pepita didn’t know what she could give, so

she picked a small handful of weeds from the

roadside and made them into a small bouquet.

She felt embarrassed because she could only

give this small present to Jesus. As she

walked through the chapel to the altar., she

remembered what Pedro had said. She began

to feel better, knelt down and put the bouquet

at the bottom of the nativity scene. Suddenly,

the bouquet of weeds burst into bright red

flowers, and everyone who saw them were

sure they had seen a miracle. From that day

on the bright red flowers, were known as the

‘Flores de Noche Buena’, or ‘Flowers of the

Holy Night’.

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This Month in History

December 1 Sherlock Holmes appeared for the first time in print in “A Study in

Scarlet” (1887)

December 1 In Montgomery, Rosa Parks is arrested for refusing to give up her

seat in the front of the bus (1955)

December 2 Barney B. Clark receives the world’s first artificial heart transplant.

(1982)

December 7 Thomas Edison exhibited the phonograph in (1877)

December 7 Pearl Harbor was bombed in a surprise Japanese attack. (1941)

December 8 John Lennon, of the Beatles was assassinated in New Your (1980)

December 13 The clip-on tie is created. (1928)

December 15 Gone With the Wind premiered in Atlanta, Georgia. (1939)

December 17 The Wright Brothers made their first flight at Kitty Hawk, (1903)

December 19 Charles Dickens published ”A Christmas Carol” (1843)

December 21 The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, Massachusetts. (1620)

December 21 “Snow White” premiered at theaters. (193)

December 23 The transistor was invented (1947)

December 24 Franz Joseph Gruber composed “Silent Night” (1818)

December 25 Jesus Christ is born in a little town in Bethlehem

December 25 William the Conqueror is crowned the King of England (1066)

December 26 James Mason invents the coffee percolator (1865)

December 27 Radio City Music Hall New York City opens (1932)

December 28 William. Semple patented chewing gum. (1869)

December 30 Edwin Hubble announces the existence of other galactic systems (

1924) The Hubble telescope was later named after him.

Christmas Offering

December 16th and 23rd

The holiday season is a time of giving, not just giving thanks for our blessings, or giving

gifts to one another, but taking time to prayerfully consider how you can give back to

support the worthy causes in your life.

Your gift to the Christmas Offering supports the work of the Christian Church in Ohio,

including Camp Christian, sustaining the life of our church.

Thank you for providing your gift.

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Deacon and Fellowship Snack Schedule

Greeters — Jonathan Lee (12/16) Laurie VanDierendonck Prepare — Ian/Will Baker (12/2) Ray Trout Amanda Lutz (12/9) Tabitha Clim Cinda Thompson’ Laurie VanDierendonck Usher — Steve Brinker (12/23)

Serving in December….

Junior Worship and Children’s Moment

December 2 —

December 9 —

December 16—

December 23 —

December 30 - Family Sunday

Elders December 2 - John Heeney/Melanie Preston December 9 - Melanie Preston/John Heeney December 16 – John Heeney/Melanie Preston December 23 - Melanie Preston/John Heeney December 30—John Heeney/Melanie Preston

~Church Office Info~

Pastor Hours – Rev. Anna Hope Curwood’s office hours will vary Monday—Thursday as appointments allow. Her

days off are Friday & Saturday. Secretary Hours – Office hours are Mon.—Thurs. 9 am —1 pm. Please call the office with any questions.

If you would like your name removed from our Monthly Newsletter, please respond to this email or call the church office at (513)474-2237, and we will promptly remove your name. If you would like to receive your newsletter in printed form, please let us know that, too. Thank you.

~AHCC Fellowship Hall Rentals~ Karate: Tuesday & Thursday 5:30 – 8:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 – 10:30 am. Contact Kim Weber at 513-233-3656. Jazzercise: Monday Through Sunday - Times are posted in the church office

Lay Readers

December 2 — Gayle Roush

December 9 — Roland Serenil

December 16 — Roland Serenil

December 23— Gayle Roush December 30 — Youth Reader

December Anniversaries

12/6 Al & Rev. Nancy Eichorn

12/9 Rev. Anna Hope Curwood & Trent Wills

12/27 John & Mary Heeney

December Birthdays

12/1 Teri Crouch

12/4 Brian Cox 12/29 Karen Serenil

12/8 Sheri Eichorn 12/29 Sean Riffle

12/16 Al Eichorn 12/31 Laura McSorley Snow

12/16 Joshua Haney

12/19 Christopher Eichorn

12/24 Dave Hurst

12/24 Melanie Preston

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December 2 First Sunday in Advent 10:30am December 2 Hanging of the Greens 10:30am December 2 Cocoa, Cookies & Coloring 2:00PM December 4 Prayer Group 10.00am December 5 Prayer Group 7:00pm December 9 Second Sunday in Advent 10:30am December 9 Caroling After Worship December 11 Prayer Group 10:00am December 12 Prayer Group 7:00pm December 12 DW Meeting 6:30pm December 16 Children & Youth Christmas Program December 17 Elders Meeting 7:00pm December 18 Prayer Group 10:00pm December 19 Prayer Group 7:00am December 23 Christmas Cantata During Worship December 24 Christmas Eve Service 7:00am December 25 Christmas Day Office Closed December 26 Office Closed

Join us on Sundays

9:30 AM Children Sunday School

9:30 AM Adult Sunday School

10:30 AM Worship

Anderson Hills Christian Church

(Disciples of Christ)

8119 Clough Pike

Cincinnati, OH 45244

513-474-2237

ahccdoc@gmail.com

www.andersonhillschristianchurch.org

Rev. Anna Hope Curwood

Pastor

859-539-4260

acurwoodcard@yahoo.com

Admin. Assistant

Sauni Lerner

513-400-8526

AHCC Building Rental and Weekly meetings *Tues Anderson Karate 5:30 pm—8 pm *Thurs Anderson Karate 5:30 pm—8 pm

Anderson Hills On line Calendar of Events

(link below)

http://andersonhillschristianchurch.org/events/

calendar/

Notable Days in December

December 1 Eat a Red Apple Day

December 1 World Aids Awareness Day

December 2 Advent Begins

December 2 Hanukkah Begins

December 6 St Nicholas Day

December 7 Pearl Harbor Day

December 9 Christmas Card Day

December 10 Human Rights Day

December 12 Poinsettia Day

December 14 International Monkey Day

December 18 Bake Cookies Day

December 21 Look On the Bright Side Day

December 25 Christmas Day

December 27 National Fruitcake Day

December 28 Card Playing Day

December