Church News for the Week of 12/17/2012

December 23 – Christmas cantata at Peckville during 11:00am service
December 24 – Christmas Eve Worship Peckville at 9:00pm.
Please remember that everyone from both churches are welcome and encouraged to participate!!
Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm
Choir Practice Thursdays at 6:45. Anyone from 7th grade up are invited to join the choir.

If you would like to send cards and words of encouragement to Phillip and Sarah (Warring) Colandro their address is:
6918 Treymore Court
Sarasota, Fl. 34243

Reminder: Please make your prayer updates. Feel free to contact anyone on the prayer network if you have a prayer request.
Because the hospitals no longer call a pastor because it interferes with the patient’s rights to privacy, the pastor asks that the family of anyone in the hospital please call him.

Please Contact the charge secretary at 383-2119 or at E-mail: edt1157@yahoo .com for announcements by Thursday for placement in Sunday’s bulletin. 
Rev. Shambora may be reached at (570) 371-8123. 


NEEDED: People who would like to read Sunday’s scripture. Please let Beth know if you can help.

Church News for the Week of 12/10/2012

Everyone is needed to HELP with the living Nativity next Sunday, we will need people to stand ½ at a time and refreshments for all participating. Hours are 6:00pm to 8:00pm. THANK YOU!!!

Christmas poinsettias can be ordered from Bob Elvidge. All orders must be in to Bob by December 9th.TODAY. Poinsettias come in Red, White, Pink and Marble. Cost are $10 each.

Christmas gifts in memory of or in honor of may be given to the following funds.
Memorial Fund – Bill Llewellyn
Organ & Renovation – Sue Lucas or Sue Snyder
Warring – Fendick Scholarship fund – Sue Lucas or Sue Snyder
Music Fund – Bonny Taylor
Hurricane “Sandy” relief – Paul Lucas
To insure that your memorial or honorium is listed in the Christmas booklet, please have them in to the designated funds by Tuesday, December 18. This is a big help to the charge secretary and she thanks you for your cooperation.

 Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm

Choir Practice Thursdays at 6:45. Anyone from 7th grade up are invited to join the choir.

Trustees meeting, Wednesday, December 12 at 7:00pm. Members include Bob Elvidge, Gene Pierson, Maureen Lucas, Dave Lucas, Chuck Guman, Beth Taylor. Incoming members for January are asked to attend if possible – John Kleback, Robert Decker and Art Williams.

Anyone wishing to make a contribution towards the cost of the sanctuary window film is asked to place contributions in an envelope marked “Window” before December 2. TODAY. Please include the information as to, in memory or in Honor of if you wish.
INFO for both churches: Over the next 3 weeks we will be collecting nonperishable food items for those in need this holiday season.
UMCOR Hurricane 2012
You can help with the hurricane relief through the United Methodist Committee of relief (UMCOR) Please mark for UMCOR Hurricane relief. All money goes directly to the relief effort. Thank You
Dates to remember:
December 15 – Christmas caroling at the long term meet at the church at 6:00pm
December 16 – Food and Fellowship after church at Peckville and the living Nativity 6:00 – 8:00pm
December 23 – Christmas cantata at Peckville during 11:00am service
December 24 – Christmas Eve Worship – Bradley Memorial at 7:00pm and Peckville at 9:00pm.
Please remember that everyone from both churches are welcome and encouraged to participate!!

Church News for the week of 11/26/2012

Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm

Choir Practice thursday’s at 6:45. Anyone from 7th grade up are invited to join the choir.

Dates to remember:
December 2 – Charge Conference held at the Dunmore UMC at 6:00pm
December 15 – Christmas caroling at the long term meet at the church at 6:00pm
December 16 – food and fellowship after church at Peckville and the living Nativity 6:00 – 8:00pm
December 23 – Christmas cantata at Peckville during 11:00am service
December 24 – Christmas Eve Worship – Bradley Memorial at 7:00pm and Peckville at 9:00pm.
Please remember that everyone from both churches are welcome and encouraged to participate!!

Christmas poinsettias can be ordered from Bob Elvidge. All orders must be in to Bob by December 9th. Poinsettias come in Red, White, Pink and Marble. Cost are $10 each.

As of January 1, 2013 the charge is in need of a charge treasurer. If this is a job you would like to consider please pray carefully and talk to Paul Lucas or George Parker. Thank You.

It is time to start working on the Christmas/Advent newsletter. Please get all info to Beth ASAP. Thank You.
 
If you would like to send cards and words of encouragement to Phillip and Sarah (Warring) Colandro their address is:
6918 Treymore Court
Sarasota, Fl. 34243

Reminder: Please make your prayer updates. Feel free to contact anyone on the prayer network if you have a prayer request.
Because the hospitals no longer call a pastor because it interferes with the patient’s rights to privacy, the pastor asks that the family of anyone in the hospital please call him.

Please Contact the charge secretary at 383-2119 or at E-mail: edt1157@yahoo .com for announcements by Thursday for placement in Sunday’s bulletin.
Rev. Shambora may be reached at (570) 371-8123.

Church News for the week of 11/18/2012

Food and Fellowship Sunday 11/18 stay for good food and great fellowship!!

 Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm
Advent Bible Study
Starting on November 27, the Tuesday evening bible study group will be doing a 4 week study for advent. If you have thought about coming but didn’t know if you wanted to commit to a longer study or were unsure you would enjoy a bible study at all, why not consider a commitment to this 4 week study in preparation for Christmas. If interested please let Beth Taylor know so she can order enough material. Beth can be reached at 383-2119 or edt1157@yahoo.com.

Choir Practice
Thursday’s at 6:45. Anyone from 7th grade up are invited to join the choir.

UMCOR Hurricane 201
You can help with the hurricane relief through the United Methodist Committee of relief (UMCOR) Please remark for UMCOR Hurricane relief. All money goes directly to the relief effort. Thank You

Advent Bible Study
Starting on November 27, the Tuesday evening bible study group will be doing a 4 week study for advent. If you have thought about coming but didn’t know if you wanted to commit to a longer study or were unsure you would enjoy a bible study at all, why not consider a commitment to this 4 week study in preparation for Christmas. If interested please let Beth Taylor know so she can order enough material. Beth can be reached at 383-2119 or edt1157@yahoo.com.

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
at Peckville UMC 7:00pm, refreshments will be needed for fellowship following the service.
Please let Fran or Beth know if you would be willing to bring something. Thank You.

As of January 1, 2013 the charge is in need of a charge treasurer. If this is a job you would like to consider please pray carefully and talk to Paul Lucas or George Parker. Thank You.

It is time to start working on the Christmas/Advent newsletter. Please get all info to Beth ASAP. Thank You.
    
If you would like to send cards and words of encouragement to Phillip and Sarah (Warring) Colandro their address is:
6918 Treymore Court
Sarasota, Fl. 34243

Reminder: Please make your prayer updates. Feel free to contact anyone on the prayer network if you have a prayer request.
Because the hospitals no longer call a pastor because it interferes with the patient’s rights to privacy, the pastor asks that the family of anyone in the hospital please call him.


If you would like to send cards and words of encouragement to Phillip and Sarah (Warring) Colandro their address is:
6918 Treymore Court
Sarasota, Fl. 34243

Reminder: Please make your prayer updates. Feel free to contact anyone on the prayer network if you have a prayer request.
Because the hospitals no longer call a pastor because it interferes with the patient’s rights to privacy, the pastor asks that the family of anyone in the hospital please call him.

Please Contact the charge secretary at 383-2119 or at E-mail: edt1157@yahoo .com for announcements by Thursday for placement in Sunday’s bulletin.
Rev. Shambora may be reached at (570) 371-8123.

NEEDED: People who would like to read Sunday’s scripture. Please let Beth know if you can help.

Church News for the week of 11/12/2012

Peckville: The bulletins and the rose on the altar this morning are given to the Glory of God in Glorious celebration of today’s baptism by Audrey Rose’s Godmother.

Food and Fellowship next week, bring your favorite dish from your thanksgiving day dinner menu!!

Today we welcome Audrey Rose Bockelkamp into the family of God. Audrey was born June 16,2012 at Moses Taylor Hospital.

Parents are Hillary and Jeffery Bockelkamp

Godparents are Gladys Phelps and Greg Bockelkamp

Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm

Choir Practice has resumed on Thursday’s at 6:45. Anyone from 7th grade up are invited to join the choir.

UMCOR Hurricane 201

You can help with the hurricane relief through the United Methodist Committee of relief (UMCOR) Please remark for UMCOR Hurricane relief. 100% all money goes directly to the relief effort. Thank You

ADVENT BIBLE STUDY

Starting on November 27, the Tuesday evening bible study group will be doing a 4 week study for advent. If you have thought about coming but didn’t know if you wanted to commit to a longer study or were unsure you would enjoy a bible study at all, why not consider a commitment to this 4 week study in preparation for Christmas. If interested please let Beth Taylor know so she can order enough material. Beth can be reached at 383-2119 or edt1157@yahoo.com.

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve service at Peckville UMC 7:00pm, refreshments will be needed for fellowship following the service. Please let Fran or Beth know if you would be willing to bring something. Thank You.

As of January 1, 2013 the charge is in need of a charge treasurer. If this is a job you would like to consider please pray carefully and talk to Paul Lucas or George Parker. Thank You.

All reports for charge conference must be to Beth Taylor by November 11, 2012. Thank You

It is time to start working on the Christmas/Advent newsletter. Please get all info to Beth ASAP. Thank You.

If you would like to send cards and words of encouragement to Phillip and Sarah (Warring) Colandro their address is:

6918 Treymore Court

Sarasota, Fl. 34243

Reminder: Please make your prayer updates. Feel free to contact anyone on the prayer network if you have a prayer request.

Because the hospitals no longer call a pastor because it interferes with the patient’s rights to privacy, the pastor asks that the family of anyone in the hospital please call him.

Please Contact the charge secretary at 383-2119 or at E-mail: edt1157@yahoo .com for announcements by Thursday for placement in Sunday’s bulletin.

Rev. Shambora may be reached at (570) 371-8123.

News for the week of 11/04/2012

Bible Study: Tuesdays, @ 7:00pm

Choir Practice has resumed on Thursday’s at 6:45. Anyone from 7th grade up are invited to join the choir.

UMCOR Hurricane 2012
Included within the bulletin this morning you will find a letter from Bishop Jeremiah J. Park concerning the resent hurricane. READ it HERE You can make donations to UMCOR through the information within the bishops letter or through your local church. Please remark for UMCOR Hurricane relief. Thank You

Starting on November 27, the Tuesday evening bible study group will be doing a 4 week study for advent. If you have thought about coming but didn’t know if you wanted to commit to a longer study or were unsure you would enjoy a bible study at all, why not consider a commitment to this 4 week study in preparation for Christmas. If interested please let Beth Taylor know so she can order enough material. Beth can be reached at 383-2119 or edt1157@yahoo.com.

Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve service at Peckville UMC 7:00pm, refreshments will be needed for fellowship following the service. Please let Fran or Beth know if you would be willing to bring something. Thank You.

As of January 1, 2013 the charge is in need of a charge treasurer. If this is a job you would like to consider please pray carefully and talk to Paul Lucas or George Parker. Thank You.

All reports for charge conference must be to Beth Taylor by November 11, 2012. Thank You

If you would like to send cards and words of encouragement to Phillip and Sarah (Warring) Colandro their address is:
6918 Treymore Court
Sarasota, Fl. 34243

Reminder: Please make your prayer updates. Feel free to contact anyone on the prayer network if you have a prayer request.

Because the hospitals no longer call a pastor because it interferes with the patient’s rights to privacy, the pastor asks that the family of anyone in the hospital please call him.

NEEDED: People who would like to read Sunday’s scripture. Please let Beth know if you can help.

News for the week of 10/28/12

Peckville UMC Saturday Nov.3rd 2012
EAT IN ONLY *** NO TAKEOUT 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Donation in Advance Adults $10.00
 limited number at the door $12.00
Children under 10 $5.00
Contact Bonny Taylor, Bob Elvidge or Paul Lucas for tickets.


  Bible Study: No Bible Study this week, back to Tuesday evening next week, November 6^th


Choir Practice Thursday’s at 6:45. Anyone from 7^th grade up are invited to join the choir.


As of January 1, 2013 the charge is in need of a charge treasurer. If this is a job you would like to consider please pray carefully and talk to Paul Lucas or George Parker. Thank You.


All reports for charge conference must be to Beth Taylor by November 11, 2012. Thank You
If you would like to send cards and words of encouragement to Phillip and Sarah (Warring) Colandro their address is:
6918 Treymore Court
Sarasota, Fl. 34243


Reminder: Please make your prayer updates. Feel free to contact anyone on the prayer network if you have a prayer request.
Because the hospitals no longer call a pastor because it interferes with the patient’s rights to privacy, the pastor asks that the family of anyone in the hospital please call him.

NEEDED: People who would like to read Sunday’s scripture. Please let Beth know if you can help.

News for the week of 10/22

The current newsletter can be found HERE

Bible Study: Moving to Wednesdays for the month of October. 7:00pm


Choir Practice Thursday’s at 6:45. Anyone from 7^th grade up are invited to join the choir.


As of January 1, 2013 the charge is in need of a charge treasurer. If this is a job you would like to consider please pray carefully and talk to Paul Lucas or George Parker. Thank You.


All reports for charge conference must be to Beth Taylor by November 11, 2012. Thank You
If you would like to send cards and words of encouragement to Phillip and Sarah (Warring) Colandro their address is:
6918 Treymore Court
Sarasota, Fl. 34243


Reminder: Please make your prayer updates. Feel free to contact anyone on the prayer network if you have a prayer request.
Because the hospitals no longer call a pastor because it interferes with the patient’s rights to privacy, the pastor asks that the family of anyone in the hospital please call him.

NEEDED: People who would like to read Sunday’s scripture. Please let Beth know if you can help.

News for the week of 10/14

Bible Study: Moving to Wednesdays for the month of October. 7:00pm

Food and fellowship Sunday Oct 21st, stay for good food and great fellowship, bring a dish to share.

Choir Practice has resumed on Thursday’s at 6:45. Anyone from 7^th grade up are invited to join the choir.

As of January 1, 2013 the charge is in need of a charge treasurer. If this is a job you would like to consider please pray carefully and talk to Paul Lucas or George Parker. Thank You.

All reports for charge conference must be to Beth Taylor by November 11, 2012. Thank You

If you would like to send cards and words of encouragement to Phillip and Sarah (Warring) Colandro their address is:

6918 Treymore Court

Sarasota, Fl. 34243

Reminder: Please make your prayer updates. Feel free to contact anyone on the prayer network if you have a prayer request.

Because the hospitals no longer call a pastor because it interferes with the patient’s rights to privacy, the pastor asks that the family of anyone in the hospital please call him.

News for the week of 10/7/2012

Bible Study: Moving to Wednesdays for the month of October. 7:00pm

Choir Practice has resumed on Thursday’s at 6:45. Anyone from 7^th grade up are invited to join the choir.

Welsh cookies will be made on Monday October 8,. Price of cookies this year will be $4.50.YOUR HELP IS NEEDED!!

Lay Leadership committee will meet on Thursday, October 11 at 8:00pm in preparation for charge conference.

As of January 1, 2013 the charge is in need of a charge treasurer. If this is a job you would like to consider please pray carefully and talk to Paul Lucas or George Parker. Thank You.

All reports for charge conference must be to Beth Taylor by November 11, 2012. Thank You

 The Mid-Valley Ministerium will hold a Bread Basket walk on Saturday, October 13, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. You may form a team or walk as an individual. For more information please see flier in back of church.

If you would like to send cards and words of encouragement to Phillip and Sarah (Warring) Colandro their address is:

6918 Treymore Court

Sarasota, Fl. 34243

Reminder: Please make your prayer updates. Feel free to contact anyone on the prayer network if you have a prayer request.

Because the hospitals no longer call a pastor because it interferes with the patient’s rights to privacy, the pastor asks that the family of anyone in the hospital please call him.

News for the week of 10/5/2012

Bible Study: Moving to Wednesdays for the month of October. 7:00pm

Choir Practice has resumed on Thursday’s at 6:45. Anyone from 7th grade up are invited to join the choir.

Welsh cookies will be made on Monday October 8, orders should be in to Bonny Taylor (489-6093) by Sunday September 30. Price of cookies this year will be $4.50.

Our Lay Leadership committee will meet on Thursday, October 11 at 8:00pm in preparation for charge conference.

As of January 1, 2013 the charge is in need of a charge treasurer. If this is a job you would like to consider please pray carefully and talk to Paul Lucas or George Parker.

On Sunday, September 30 the St. David’s Chorus will be at the Lackawanna Valley Presbyterian church.

Peckville will be making hoagies on Saturday October 6. For orders please call Bob Elvidge at 383-1424 or Ron Lucas at 383-1611.

All reports for charge conference must be to Beth Taylor by November 11, 2012.

The mid-valley ministerium will hold a Bread Basket walk on Saturday, October 13, from 9:00am to 12:00 noon. You may form a team or walk as an individual. For more information please see flier in back of church.