Peckville UMC News 12/15/13

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

    12/15        Today, Food and Fellowship downstairs. 12pm
    12/17        Bible Study 7pm
    12/19        Choir Rehearsal 6:45
    12/21        Caroling 6pm, meeting at the church
    12/22        Christmas Cantata PUMC,  during our 11am service
    12/24        Christmas Eve Service  Peckville 9pm

   
Today is Food and Fellowship following our
Morning service.  Please join us.


Christmas Caroling is this Saturday.  We will meet at the church at 6pm.  You can also meet at the Lackawanna Health Care Center at 6:30pm.


MEMORIALS
To insure that your memorial or
honorium is listed in the Christmas
booklet, please have them in
to the designated funds by
Wednesday December 15.
  
Memorial Fund – Bill Llewellyn 489-6106

Organ/ Renovation/Scholarship Fund
Susan Lucas  489-8042
Sue Snyder  383-2052

    Music Fund –Bonny Taylor 489-6093


Peckville UMC is seeking volunteers to participate in the readings each Sunday. If you are interested, please contact Marla or Fran.
   
   
New Bible Study has started at Peckville UMC on Tuesday December 4th. The title is:  The Songs Of Advent, the study is only 4 weeks for the month of December.

 We are collecting food for the local food pantry.
 There is a shopping cart in the back of the Sanctuary.
 Please bring non perishable food items and help stock the pantry at this time of giving. 
Donations of cash will also be accepted by dropping it in  the offering plates, marked for food.

Tompkinsville United Methodist Church, 1448 Heart Lake Rd. (Route 107), Jermyn,
 is sponsoring a New Year's Day  pork and sauerkraut dinner from 2 to 4 p.m. 
The dinner will be take-out only.
The price of the meal is $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 10 and younger. 
Tickets are available at the door or from members of the church.


Because hospitals no longer call Pastor as it interferes with patient privacy, the Pastor asks the family of anyone in the hospital to please call him.

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


Please send an email or call with a message to Marla as to who may need to be in our community of prayer and for announcements needed for the bulletin by Wednesday evening.  Thank you.

Email-secretary@peckvilleumc.org Phone: 876-5357 or 362-4260

Email-secretary@peckvilleumc.org Phone: 876-5357 or 362-4260

Guest book is in the narthex. If you are a visitor,
kindly sign the book so we can have a record of your visit.
The Pastor is available for special needs.


The mission statement of the Peckville and Bradley Methodist Churches: "To glorify God by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, nurturing disciples, and reaching out to a world in need."

Peckville UMC News for 11/24/2013

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

11/26             No Bible Study this week.

12/7                Hoagie Sale - Peckville UMC

12/10             Poinsettia order in for Peckville UMC

Peckville UMC is seeking volunteers to participate in the readings each Sunday.
If you are interested, please contact Marla or Fran.
Peckville UMC, Poinsettia plants will be  sold in honor/memory of loved ones for Christmas.
Orders are due by Dec 10th to Bob Elvidge 903-3108.  Price/plant $ 10.00.
Color choices are red, pink, white, and marble.

New Bible Study to start at Peckville UMC on Tuesday December 4th. The title is:  The Songs Of Advent, the study is only 4 weeks for the month of December.

Peckville UMC,  Hoagie Sale,  Saturday, December 7th.
Place your order with Bob Elvidge 903-3108 or Paul Lucas 489-8042.

I will start working on the newsletter shortly after
Thanksgiving.  Please feel free to let me know if there
is any events or news that you would like put in.
Thank You.  Marla

Today we will begin to collect food for the local   food pantry.
Starting this Sunday through Christmas, there will be a shopping cart in the back of the Sanctuary.
Donations of cash will also be accepted by dropping it in the offering plates, marked for food.

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

Because hospitals no longer call Pastor as it interferes with patient privacy, the Pastor asks the family of anyone in the hospital to please call him.

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

Please send an email or call with a message to Marla as to who may need to be in our community of prayer and for announcements needed for the bulletin by Wednesday evening.
Thank you.

Email-secretary@peckvilleumc.org Phone: 876-5357 or 362-4260

Guest book is in the narthex. If you are a visitor,
kindly sign the book so we can have a record of your visit.
The Pastor is available for special needs.


The mission statement of the Peckville and Bradley Methodist Churches: "To glorify God by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, nurturing disciples, and reaching out to a world in need."

Peckville UMC News for the week of 10/20/2013

The current newsletter can be found HERE 

PUMC: The bulletins today are in Memory of
                  Jane Coleman in remembrance of her birthday,
                 October 20th, given by her church family.
                She would have been 103!

OUR COMMUNITY IN PRAYER
Mark Warring, Philip Colandro, Chuck Guman,
Lucille White, Dr. Roy Simpson, Holly Aquino,
Barbara Burgerhoff, and Gene Newton

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
    10/20        Food and Fellowship today, downstairs PUMC
    10/24        Bible Study 7pm-PUMC
    10/24        Choir Rehearsal 6:45
    10/27        Bradley Worship 9am
                     Peckville Worship 11am
       
   The PUMC would like to send their best wishes and blessings to Sarah Taylor and Michael Conlon on their upcoming wedding this Saturday. Worship and the exchange of vows will be 1:00 at the Peckville UMC,  all are welcome to attend.
             
   Today is Food and Fellowship  following church services downstairs. Plan on staying for great fellowship. Please bring a dish to pass.

   Peckville's annual Roast beef dinner (Drive-thru) will be held on Saturday, November 9th, from 4:00 to 5:30pm. Pre-reserve tickets $10 adult and $5 children.  Limited tickets at the door  $12 adult and $6 children. For information please call Bonny 489-6093 or Maureen 489-8042.  Help will be needed.  If you will make a dessert, please call Fran 489-0301 or Maureen at 489-8042.

   Bible Study  on Tuesdays. The book we are studying, Yes Lord I Have Sinned, But I Have Several Excellent Excuses by James W. Moore. Come and join us. We meet for 1 hour. Everyone is welcome. 

 Those wishing to contact Chuck Guman, temporary information for him is (for about one months' time or so). I will update this when his address changes.
908 N. Ashland Ave. #2
    Chicago, IL  60622
1-312-788-0654
   
    Peckville UMC is seeking volunteers to participate in the readings each Sunday. If you are interested, please contact Marla or Fran.

    Reminder: Please make your prayer updates. Feel free to contact anyone on the prayer network or call Marla if you have a request.
   
    Tompkinsville United Methodist Church, 1448 Heart Lake         Road (Route 107)  Jermyn, is sponsoring a BOOK SALE AND     SOUP     TASTING on Friday, October 25, from 6 to 8 p.m., and     on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. The various     soups     will be made from recipes submitted by parishioners.
    These recipes can be found in the Soup and Scripture     Cookbook which will be available for sale. Winter reading     materials can also be purchased at that time at the book sale.

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

    Please send an email or call with a message to Marla as to who may need to be in our community of prayer and for announcements needed for the bulletin by Wednesday evening.  Thank you.

Email-secretary@peckvilleumc.org Phone: 876-5357  or 362-4260   

Guest book is in the narthex. If you are a visitor,
kindly sign the book so we can have a record of your visit.
The Pastor is available for special needs.

The mission statement of the Peckville and Bradley Methodist Churches: 

"To glorify God by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, nurturing disciples, and reaching out to a world in need."

Peckville UMC News for Oct. 13, 2013

Welsh cookies will be made on Monday,

               Oct 14th.       !!! HELP IS NEEDED !!!       

Next Sunday is Food and Fellowship  following church services downstairs. Plan on staying for great fellowship. Please bring a dish to pass.

Peckville's annual Roast beef dinner (Drive-thru) will be held on Saturday, November 2nd, from 4:00 to 5:30pm. Pre-reserve tickets $10 adult and $5 children.  Limited tickets at the door  $12 adult and $6 children. For information please call Bonny 489-6093 or Maureen 489-8042.  Help will be needed.  If you will make a dessert, please call Fran 489-0301 or Maureen at 489-8042      

Bible Study has begun on Tuesdays. The book we will be studying, Yes Lord I Have Sinned, But I Have Several Excellent Excuses by James W. Moore. Come and join us. We meet for 1 hour. Everyone is welcome.

                       

Peckville UMC is seeking volunteers to participate in the readings each Sunday. If you are interested, please contact Marla or Fran.

Tompkinsville United Methodist Church, 1448 Heart Lake Road (Route 107)  Jermyn, is sponsoring a book sale and soup tasting on Friday, October 25, from 6 to 8 p.m., and on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m. The various soups will be made from recipes submitted by parishioners.
These recipes can be found in the Soup and Scripture    Cookbook which will be available for sale. Winter reading materials can also be purchased at that time at the book sale.

Please send an email or call with a message to Marla as to who may need to be in our community of prayer and for announcements needed for the bulletin by      Wednesday evening. Thank you.

Email-secretary@peckvilleumc.org

Peckville UMC News for the week of 09/22/2013

S'MORES' FOR THE BREAD BASKET OF NEPA

                        A S'more party will be held on  the grounds of    the United Methodist Church at 732 Main St., Peckville on         Sunday, Sept.29th from 5:30 to 7:30 PM to benefit the Bread             Basket of Northeastern PA.*** Non perishable items and/or        monetary donations will help the food pantries in our area.

All are welcome to enjoy this time together for a good cause and we will need HELP. Join us for a cup of coffee or cocoa. For more info contact Tom or Bonny Taylor.

           

v Bible Study has begun on Tuesdays. The book we will be studying, Yes Lord I Have Sinned, But I Have Several Excellent Excuses by James W. Moore. Come and join us. We meet for 1 hour. Everyone is welcome. 9/24/13 7:00 PM

v Peckville UMC is seeking volunteers to participate in the readings each Sunday. If you are interested, please contact Marla or Fran.

v In preparing for my first newsletter, anyone with an article to contribute to the newsletter, can you please email me.

     Thank you, Marla

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

            Because hospitals no longer call Pastor as it interferes with    patient privacy, the Pastor asks the family of anyone in the        hospital to please call him.

          Rev. Shambora may be reached at

570-371-8123

           

            Please send via email or call with a message to Marla as to     who may need to be in our community of prayer and for announcements needed for the bulletin by Wednesday evening.  Thank you.

            Email-secretary@peckvilleumc.org Phone: 876-5357

                                                                                         362-4260

Peckville UMC News for 9/01/2013

 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

    9/1         Peckville Worship 11:00
    9/5        Choir Rehearsal begins at 6:45
    9/5        Administrative Board Meeting 8 pm
    9/9        Circle Dinner at Blakely Baptist Church-- 6pm
    9/9        Bible Study 7 pm  PUMC
    9/25      SPRC meeting, Peckville--7pm


Bible Study will begin on Tuesday September 9th at 7 pm. The book we will be studying Yes Lord I Have Sinned, But I
Have Several Excellent Excuses by James W. Moore. Come and join us. We meet for 1 hour. Everyone is welcome.

Monday, Sept 9th, Circle Dinner at Blakely Baptist church at 6pm. Reservations must be to Bonny Taylor (489-6093  by Sept 1st. Free will offering.

SPRC (Staff Parrish Relations Committee) meeting, Peckville-- Sept. 25th 7pm
Members of this committee are: Norman Barrett, Robert Elvidge, Pat Edwards, Francis Frey, Sharon Kleback, Paul Lucas Jr., Nancy McLain, Carol Pierson, Linda Slocum, Tom G. Taylor Jr.

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

Peckville UMC is seeking volunteers to participate in the readings each Sunday. If you are interested, please contact Marla or Fran.
In preparing for my first newsletter, anyone with a contribution to the newsletter, can you please email me.
Thank you, Marla

Because hospitals no longer call Pastor as it interferes with patient privacy, the Pastor asks the family of anyone in the hospital to please call him. ***Rev. Shambora may be reached at 570-371-8123***
   
Please send via email or call with a message to Marla as to who may need to be in our community of prayer and for announcements needed for the bulletin by Wednesday evening.  Thank you.
Email-secretary@peckvilleumc.org Phone: 876-5357 or 362-4260

The mission statement of the Peckville and Bradley Methodist Churches: "To glorify God by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, nurturing disciples, and reaching out to a world in need."

Peckville UMC News for 8/25/2013

            CALENDAR OF EVENTS

    9/1         Peckville Worship 11:00
    9/5        Choir Rehearsal begins at 6:45
    9/5        Administrative Board Meeting 8 pm
    9/9        Circle Dinner at Blakely Baptist Church-- 6pm
    9/9        Bible Study 7 pm  PUMC
    9/25        SPRC meeting, Peckville--7pm


Bible Study will begin on Tuesday September 9th at 7 pm. The book we will be studying Yes Lord I Have Sinned, But I
Have Several Excellent Excuses by James W. Moore. Come and join us. We meet for 1 hour. Everyone is welcome.

Monday, Sept 9th, Circle Dinner at Blakely Baptist church at 6pm. Reservations must be to Bonny Taylor (489-6093  by Sept 1st. Free will offering.

SPRC (Staff Parrish Relations Committee) meeting, Peckville-- Sept. 25th 7pm
Members of this committee are: Norman Barrett, Robert Elvidge, Pat Edwards, Francis Frey, Sharon Kleback, Paul Lucas Jr., Nancy McLain, Carol Pierson, Linda Slocum, Tom G. Taylor Jr.

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

Peckville UMC is seeking volunteers to participate in the readings each Sunday. If you are interested, please contact Marla or Fran.
In preparing for my first newsletter, anyone with a contribution to the newsletter, can you please email me.
Thank you, Marla

Because hospitals no longer call Pastor as it interferes with patient privacy, the Pastor asks the family of anyone in the hospital to please call him. ***Rev. Shambora may be reached at 570-371-8123***
   
Please send via email or call with a message to Marla as to who may need to be in our community of prayer and for announcements needed for the bulletin by Wednesday evening.  Thank you.
Email-secretary@peckvilleumc.org Phone: 876-5357 or 362-4260

The mission statement of the Peckville and Bradley Methodist Churches: "To glorify God by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ, nurturing disciples, and reaching out to a world in need."

Peckville UMC News for 06/23/2013

The SPRC (Staff Parrish Relations Committee) will meet June 26 at 7:00 downstairs at the Bradley Memorial Church. Members of this committee are: Norman Barrett, Robert Elvidge, Pat Edwards, Francis Frey, Sharon Kleback, Paul Lucas Jr., Nancy McLain, Carol Pierson, Linda Slocum, Tom G. Taylor Jr. 


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Please Contact the secretary @ secretary@peckvilleumc.org Phone: 876-5357 for announcements by Thursday for placement in Sunday’s bulletin.

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

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.

Peckville UMC News for the week of 5/12/13

Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

On Sunday May 26, we will honor all our loved ones( living and past) in a booklet. You may honor your loved ones at a cost of $1 per name. Please give all information to Beth by Sunday, May 19. Thank You

Information for both churches:
IMPORTANT: Safe sanctuaries training will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the Clifford UMC, 34 Rt.106 Clifford Pa. 18413.
TIME: 9:00am to 12:00noon
COST: $2.00 per person(for booklet)
LED BY: Peg Knapich
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 28
To register – either register on the conference website or contact Peg Knapich at pearlebell@gmail.com or 570-222-3331.

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Please Contact the charge secretary (Beth Taylor) at (570) 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

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 4/28/2013

Ad Council Meeting Thursday May 2, 2013 @ 8:00pm

 Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

Information for both churches:

IMPORTANT: Safe sanctuaries training will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the Clifford UMC, 34 Rt.106 Clifford Pa. 18413.

TIME: 9:00am to 12:00noon

COST: $2.00 per person(for booklet)

LED BY: Peg Knapich

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 28

To register – either register on the conference website or contact Peg Knapich at pearlebell@gmail.com or 570-222-3331.

News for the week of 4/21/2013

The current newsletter can be found HERE   Easter  newsletter is HERE

This Sunday, April 21 is food and fellowship Sunday, please bring a dish to pass and stay for some good food and great fellowship!!

 Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

IMPORTANT: Safe sanctuaries training will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the Clifford UMC, 34 Rt.106 Clifford Pa. 18413.
TIME: 9:00am to 12:00noon
COST: $2.00 per person(for booklet)
LED BY: Peg Knapich
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 28
To register – either register on the conference website or contact Peg Knapich at pearlebell@gmail.com or 570-222-3331.

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Please Contact the charge secretary (Beth Taylor) at (570) 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

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 4/14/2013

We welcome this morning into the family of God, Aubrey Elizabeth James. Born March 15,2013 to Brian James and Lori Scagliotti. Godparents are David James and Marti Nemeth.

Next Sunday, April 21 is food and fellowship Sunday, please bring a dish to pass and stay for some good food and great fellowship!!

 Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

IMPORTANT: Safe sanctuaries training will be held Saturday, June 1, 2013 at the Clifford UMC, 34 Rt.106 Clifford Pa. 18413.
TIME: 9:00am to 12:00noon
COST: $2.00 per person(for booklet)
LED BY: Peg Knapich
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: May 28
To register – either register on the conference website or contact Peg Knapich at pearlebell@gmail.com or 570-222-3331.

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Please Contact the charge secretary (Beth Taylor) at (570) 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 4/7/2013

Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

Take out only Roast Beef dinner will be held at the Peckville UMC on Saturday, April 13. 3:30 – 5:30 - $10.00 in advance, $12.oo at the door.

If you can bake please see Fran (489- 0301)

Please call Bonny if you can help in any way (489-6093)

News for the week of 3/31/13

Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

Take out only Roast Beef dinner will be held at the Peckville UMC on Saturday, April 13. 3:30 – 5:30 - $10.00 in advance, $12.oo at the door.

If you can bake please see Fran (489- 0301)

Please call Bonny if you can help in any way (489-6093)

News for the week of 3/24/13

Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

Peckville’s Easter Memorials and honoriums should be in by Sunday March 24(Palm Sunday). Gifts and information should be given to the following people.
    Memorial Fund – Bill Llewellyn
    Organ & Renovation – Sue Lucas or Sue Snyder
    Warring-Fendick Scholarship Fund – Sue Lucas or Sue Snyder
          Music Fund – Bonny Taylor
    Flowers – Bob Elvidge
(To insure your memorial or honoriums will be in the booklet please have them in by March 26. This will be a great help for the secretary. Thank you.)

Maunday (Holy) Thursday service Peckville UMC,7:00pm March 28th.

Good Friday services will be held at the Blakely Baptist church from 12:00noon until 3:00pm

Bradley Memorial UMC Good Friday service at 7:00pm March 29th.

Easter Sunrise service at the United Presbyterian church 1557 Main St Peckville, 6:30am followed by breakfast

Take out only Roast Beef dinner will be held at the Peckville UMC
Saturday, April 13. 3:30 – 5:30 - $10.00 in advance, $12.oo at the door..
Your help is needed!
If you can bake a cake please see Fran (489-0301)
Please call Bonny idf you can help in any way(489-6093)

Wesley Village Brunch – April 14 10:00am to 2:00pm, Please see Bonny Taylor for more information or tickets

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UMCOR Hurricane 2012 Relief 
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

Please Contact the charge secretary (Beth Taylor) at (570) 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

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. 

PUMC News for March 17th

Peckville: Food and Fellowship is TODAY, March 17. Plan on staying for good food and great fellowship!!

Lenten service at – First United Presbyterian Church of Lackawanna Valley, 1557 Main St. Peckville 7:00pm March 20

March 28th  Maunday Thursday services-Peckville UMC,7:00pm

March 29th  Good Friday services – Bradley Memorial 7:00pm

  Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

Please see Bob Elvidge for Easter Flower orders. Price of plants are $10 each, flowers available are Lilies, Tulips (red, pink, yellow, white) Hyacinths (pink, white, blue). Due now.
Peckville’s Easter Memorials and honoriums should be in by Sunday March 24(Palm Sunday). Gifts and information should be given to the following people.
    Memorial Fund – Bill Llewellyn
    Organ & Renovation – Sue Lucas or Sue Snyder
    Warring-Fendick Scholarship Fund – Sue Lucas or Sue Snyder
          Music Fund – Bonny Taylor
    Flowers – Bob Elvidge
(To insure your memorial or honoriums will be in the booklet please have them in by March 26. This will be a great help for the secretary. Thank you.)

News for the week of 03//3/13

Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

Administrative Council will meet on Thursday, March 7 at 8:00pm
Please see Bob Elvidge for Easter Flower orders. Price of plants are $10 each, flowers available are Lilies, Tulips (red, pink, yellow, white) Hyacinths (pink, white, blue). Orders in by March 10.

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Servants of God, A Lenten Journey
Lenten Services 2013
Sponsored by the Mid-Valley Ministerium
Wednesday Evening Worship 7:00pm
A time of fellowship will follow each service

March 6 – Peckville United Methodist Church, 732 Main St. Peckville
March 13 – SS. James and George Episcopal Church, 398 Washington Ave, Jermyn
March 20 – First United Presbyterian Church of Lackawanna Valley, 1557 Main St. Peckville
*Offerings will be given to the Bread Basket *
How good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters live together in unity! Psalm 133:1

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UMCOR Hurricane 2012 Relief
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

Please Contact the charge secretary (Beth Taylor) at (570) 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

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 2/17/2013

Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

Food and Fellowship is on February 17. TODAY Plan on staying for some good food and great fellowship!!

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Servants of God, A Lenten Journey
Lenten Services 2013
Sponsored by the Mid-Valley Ministerium
Wednesday Evening Worship 7:00pm
A time of fellowship will follow each service

• February 20 – Blakely Baptist Church, 201 Main St. Blakely
• February 27 – Holy Cross at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church, 200 Delaware St. Olyphant
• March 6 – Peckville United Methodist Church, 732 Main St. Peckville
• March 13 – SS. James and George Episcopal Church, 398 Washington Ave, Jermyn
• March 20 – First United Presbyterian Church of Lackawanna Valley, 1557 Main St. Peckville

*Offerings will be given to the Bread Basket *

How good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters live together in unity! Psalm 133:1

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UMCOR Hurricane 2012 Relief
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

Please Contact the charge secretary (Beth Taylor) at (570) 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

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 Bob or Paul know if you can help.

News for the week of 2/10/12

Welsh cookies will be made  February 11, YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

 Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

Food and Fellowship is on February 17. Bring a dish to pass and stay for some good food and great fellowship!!

Ash Wednesday services will be held on February 13, 7:00pm at the Peckville UMC

UMCOR Hurricane 2012 Relief
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

News for the week of 2/01/2013

Welsh cookies will be made February 11 all orders should be into Bonny by February 3.

Hoagies will be sold Saturday Feb  9th Order from Ron Lucas 383-1611 or Bob Elvidge Donation $5.00.

Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

Food and Fellowship is on February 17. Bring a dish to pass and stay for some good food and great fellowship!!

Ash Wednesday services will be held on February 13, 7:00pm at the Peckville UMC

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

News for the week of 1/27/2013

Welsh cookies will be made February 11 all orders should be into Bonny by February 3.

 Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

Sky Lake Weekend – February 1 to 3, children 3 – 11 - $49 Adults - $96 please see Tom Taylor – 383-2119 or Ron Lucas – 383-1611 for more information. Deadline Sunday 1/27


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

Please Contact the charge secretary (Beth Taylor) at (570) 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

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 1/20/2012

January 20 is food and fellowship Sunday. Soup Sunday plan on staying after worship

Welsh cookies will be made February 11 all orders should be into Bonny by February 3.

 Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

Sky Lake Weekend – February 1to3, children 3 – 11 - $49 Adults - $96 please see Tom Taylor – 383-2119 or Ron Lucas – 383-1611 for more information.

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

Please Contact the charge secretary (Beth Taylor) at (570) 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

New for the week of 1/13/2012

Bible Study: Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

Welsh cookies made tomorrow 1/15 YOUR HELP IS NEEDED

Sky Lake Weekend – February 1 to 3, children 3 – 11 - $49 Adults - $96 please see Tom Taylor – 383-2119 or Ron Lucas – 383-1611 for more information.

Take Out only Roast Beef dinner will be held on January 19, Please see Paul Lucas (489-8042), Bob Elvidge ( 383-1424) or Bonny Taylor (489-6093) for tickets.

January 20 is food and fellowship Sunday. Soup Sunday bring your favorite soup to share!!!!!

The SPRC will meet this Wednesday 1/16 at 7:00pm at Bradley Memorial. Members are: Rev. Michael Shambora, Tom Taylor, Linda Slocum. Paul Lucas, Jr., Pat Edwards, Nancy McLain, Robert Elvidge, Carol Pierson, Sharon Kleback, Fran Frey and Norm Barrett

UMCOR Hurricane Relief
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

News for the week of 01/0613

Bible Study: Will resume this Tuesday, @ 7:00pm –“ God was here and I was out to lunch” by James Moore

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

Orders for Welsh cookies made on January 14 should be in to Bonny Taylor today.

Take Out only Roast Beef dinner will be held on January 19, Please see Paul Lucas (489-8042), Bob Elvidge ( 383-1424) or Bonny Taylor (489-6093) for tickets.

January 20 is food and fellowship Sunday. Soup Sunday bring your favorite soup to share!!!!!

Sky Lake Weekend – February 1to3, children 3 – 11 - $49 Adults - $96 please see Tom Taylor – 383-2119 or Ron Lucas – 383-1611 for more information

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
Sky Lake Weekend – February 1to3, children 3 – 11 - $49 Adults - $96 please see Tom Taylor – 383-2119 or Ron Lucas – 383-1611 for more information.