Refuge Weekly Update 12/17/25

Christmas Eve Services

We invite you and your family to join us as we celebrate the birth of Christ. To accommodate everyone, we will be offering two identical service times:
Tuesday, December 23 | 7:00 PM & Wednesday, December 24 | 7:00 PM.

Children’s Christmas Performance 

Our Children’s Christmas performance will take place this Sunday, December 21, at 11:00 AM.  The Happy Birthday Jesus party will follow in the children’s classrooms.

Christmas Meal Baskets

We are pleased to share that distribution for our Christmas meal baskets has begun today.  Please join us in praying that Christ is lifted high in our interactions with our friends and neighbors.

Boutique Help Tonight

Tonight is the last Wednesday the boutique is open for 2025 - and we could really use a few extra hands! We have toys to give away and lots of clothes to sort, so we can get caught up for the New Year. Please come if you are available! 6:45-8:00 PM.

Boutique Open Hours

Wednesday, December 17 from 7 pm - 8 pm

Donations can be made Monday-Friday 9 am - 4 pm. Please call the church office at 724-578-5583 before coming to ensure someone will be available to receive your donation.

Volunteers:
ur boutique has been growing and reaching more people. We have also been blessed with increasing donations.  As a result, we need additional volunteers.  We have spots to fill in November.  Please sign up here.  For additional information, please contact Katie Morgan at kmorgan@churchrefuge.com or Amber Hooke at 724-433-7004.

BOLD Lunch

Our next BOLD Ladies lunch will be held on Thursday, January 8th at 12:00 p.m. at Rodney's restaurant located in Irwin..  If any questions, please contact Patty Sanderson at 724-396-1809.

New App

Check out our new app on the Apple Store or the Google Play Store.  
In this app, you can:
 
- Get up to date News and Announcements
- Listen to past sermons
- Engage with your small group
- Follow a Bible reading plan
- Watch the Livestream when available
- Make a secure gift
- Listen to the Refuge Podcast
- Easily share media with your family and friends

Ongoing Events (All Groups on break until after the holidays)

All Church Wednesday Nights 

All Church Wednesday Nights at 7:00 PM.  We have classes for Preschool through Adults and serve pizza in the school building at 6:45.

Men’s Group 

Our Men’s Group meets on Tuesday nights at 7:00 PM in the church basement.  The group is studying the book of Job. All men are welcome to join.  If you have any questions or want additional information, please contact Mike Kleinschmidt at mkleinschmidt@churchrefuge.com.

Women’s Bible Study Tuesday Night

Our Zoom bible study meets on Tuesday nights via Zoom from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. The group is studying 1 Peter.   Don't hesitate to get in touch with Sue Scimio at 724-216-2884 or Leslie House at 412-848-3647.

Women’s Group Thursday Morning

Our Thursday morning women’s group meets on Thursday mornings from 9:30 – 11:00 AM in the church basement.  All women are welcome.  Please contact Kim Hidalgo at 724-493-0628 if you plan to attend or have any questions.

Young Adult Women’s Bible Study 

Our Young Adult Women’s bible study meets on Thursday nights from 6:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Sanderson’s home, 13500 Lincoln Way, N Huntingdon, PA 15642.  The group is studying the "She Reads Truth" study on the book of Exodus.  Who is invited?  All young adult women in their 20's & 30's (single, married & young moms) Questions?  Patty Sanderson 724-396-1809

Toddler Play Through the Bible

Toddlers (ages 2-4) and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us for a Play Through the Bible group. We meet monthly, from 12:30-1:30 pm, in the church school building. Play Through the Bible sessions include an age-appropriate Bible lesson, snack, and craft. Parents/caregivers are expected to stay with their toddler for the whole time. There will not be childcare available. For more information, join the Facebook group: Refuge Toddlers - Play Through the Bible or text/call Melissa Sanderson (412) 420-7686.

Moms Fellowship & Play Group 

Our Moms Fellowship & Play group meets every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month, from 10-12 in the school building gymnasium.  The Moms will be walking through the book "In the Trenches" and fellowshipping together while their children play.  Who is invited?  All moms and their kids!  We are also looking for volunteers to help with childcare. Questions?  Kristen Schall 412-525-3433

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