Peckville United Methodist Church News: 2014

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

9:00 PM

Pre-Service Music at 8:40 PM

ALL Are Welcome

Come and celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ

Saturday, November 22, 2014

Peckville UMC News for the week of 11/23/2014 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

OUR COMMUNITY IN PRAYER

Ruth Hailstone, Babe Kowalko, Patricia Rieder, Rick Bowen, Ed Bush Sr., Jack Williams, Elva Foy, Pat Molinaro, Carol Phillips, Barbara Perry, Ron Pokorney, and Amelia Woody

Please inform Tom Taylor of any deletions or additions to the Community in Prayer list

Bradley Memorial:

Admin Council / Trustee's meeting Tuesday Dec. 9th at 7 PM

Poinsettias Orders due TODAY Sunday 11/23/14

Price $ 10.00 /plant Colors: Red -White -Pink
We need the colors only for this Sunday as order to Corkey's is for the 25th of November and the color of flowers purchased per family. Sorry this is such short time!

Help Wanted - Decorating sanctuary for Christmas. Saturday November 29th at 10 AM

Peckville:

Choir Rehearsal Thursday 6:45PM Anyone 13 & up is invited.
Caroling at Lackawanna Rehab Dec 20^th meet at church 6:30Christmas Cantata “The Promise of a King” Dec. 21^st 11:00

Food & Fellowship following worship Dec 21^st

Red Door Cafe free community lunch 12 to 1Dec 27th

Peckville Finances Offerings through 9/30 was $34,829

Budget through 9/30 is $46,410

Shortfall for this period $11,581

Both Congregations:

Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday Nov. 26th 7 pm will be held at the Peckville United Methodist Church, sponsored by the Mid-Valley Ministerium. Refreshments following worship.

We need help with hospitality for this service and refreshments.

· Refreshments see Bonny Taylor or Fran Frey

· It would be nice to have greeters, helpers for the elevator, and general help with our visitors. (Members of the choir will be busy with being the choir) Help appreciated.

Annual Sky Lake Winter Retreat
Peckville United Methodist Church

Friday January 30 to February 1 2015

Please plan on joining us for this year’s retreat.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Enjoy God’s creation at SKY LAKE Retreat Center.

Adults $96 Children( under 13) $49 Two nights five meals.

Contact

Sarah Taylor-Conlon 570-550-5976 sartay579@hotmail.com

Tom Taylor 570-760-8233 tgtaylor@peckvilleumc.org

All are welcome to join us for the weekend.

Friday evening will find the group roasting hotdogs and marshmallows at the large fireplace.

This also is where most of us congregate during the weekend. Games and music are impromptu and usually ongoing. Enjoy fellowship, singing, or the peace that getting away for awhile can bring. All the meals are provided by the great Sky Lake staff (three on Saturday and two on Sunday) Depending on the weather outdoor activities can include ice-skating, sleigh riding, winter walks, or cross-country skiing (if you have skis).

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Please call or text Tom Taylor @ 570-760-8233 for announcements Email secretary@peckvilleumc.orgPlease send an email or call as to who may need to be in our community of prayer for the bulletin by Wednesday evening

The Pastor asks the family of anyone in the hospital to please call. Rev. Mike may be reached at 570-371-8123

Saturday, November 15, 2014

Peckville UMC news 10/15/2014

OUR COMMUNITY IN PRAYER

Patricia Rieder, Rick Bowen, Ed Bush Sr., Jack Williams, Elva Foy, Pat Molinaro, Carol Phillips, Barbara Perry, Ron Pokorney, and Amelia Woody

Please inform Tom Taylor of any deletions or additions to the Community in Prayer list

Bradley Memorial:

Bradley Admin Council / Trustee's meeting Tuesday
December 9th at 7 PM

Peckville:

Today Food and Fellowship Stay after worship, join us for lunch

Choir Rehearsal Thursday 6:45PM All adults are invited to join

as well as students who are in at least 7^th grade.

Red Door Café @ the Peckville UMC. Nov 22.

A free community Lunch.

Saturday Noon to 1:00. Whether you hungry for food or just for hungry for conversation and interaction with other come join us for lunch.

Circle of Prayer: During the week of Nov 16 - 22 , 2014, the 950+ United Methodist congregations of the Susquehanna Conference will be praying for ten sister churches of which Peckville UMC will be one of them.

Peckville Finances Offerings through 9/30 is $34,829

Budget through 9/30 is $46,410

Shortfall for this period $11,581

Both Congregations:

Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday Nov. 26th 7 pm will be held at the Peckville United Methodist Church, sponsored by the Mid-Valley Ministerium. Refreshments following worship.

We need help with hospitality for this service and refreshments.

· Refreshments see Bonny Taylor or Fran Frey

· It would be nice to have greeters, helpers for the elevator, and general help with our visitors. (Members of the choir will be busy with being the choir) Help appreciated.

Annual Sky Lake Winter Retreat
Peckville United Methodist Church

Friday January 30 to February 1 2015

Please plan on joining us for this year’s retreat.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Enjoy God’s creation at SKY LAKE Retreat Center.

Adults $96 Children( under 13) $49 Two nights five meals.

Contact

Sarah Taylor-Conlon 570-550-5976 sartay579@hotmail.com

Tom Taylor 570-760-8233 tgtaylor@peckvilleumc.org

All are welcome to join us for the weekend.

Friday evening will find the group roasting hotdogs and marshmallows at the large fireplace.

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Please call or text Tom Taylor @ 570-760-8233 for announcements Email secretary@peckvilleumc.org Please send an email or call as to who may need to be in our community of prayer for the bulletin by Wednesday evening

The Pastor asks the family of anyone in the hospital to please call. Rev. Mike may be reached at 570-371-8123

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Peckville UMC News for Nov.1 2014

OUR COMMUNITY IN PRAYER

Family of Lucille White, Family of Stephanie Stewart, Family of Beth Hopkins

Bud Taylor, Richard Barrett, Don Jones, Rick Bowen, Ed Bush Sr., Marla Elvidge Marrazzo, Jack Williams, Linda Slocum, Elva Foy, Pat Molinaro, Carol Phillips, Barbara Perry, Ron Pokorney, and Amelia Woody.

Please inform Tom Taylor of any deletions or additions to the Community in Prayer list

Peckville:
Bible Study Tuesday at 7:00 PM. All are welcome!

Choir Rehearsal Thursday 6:45PM All adults are invited to join as well as students who are in at least 7^th grade.

Red Door Café @ the Peckville UMC. Nov 22.

A free community Lunch.

Saturday Noon to 1:00. Whether you hungry for food or just for hungry for conversation and interaction with other come join us for lunch.

Saturday Nov 15^th Drive Thru Roast Beef Dinner
3:30 to 5:30 Take-out only
Drive Thru from Main Street
Donation in Advance 12:00
Donation at the Door 14:00

Help is needed see Bonny Taylor for times.

Peckville Finances Offerings through 9/30 is $34,829

Budget through 9/30 is $46,410

Shortfall for this period $11,581

Both Congregations:

Nov 11th 6:30 – “Methodist church in Korea”

While the United Methodist Church in the USA is shrinking or at best holding its own the Methodist Church in Korea is growing exponentially.
Place:
Dorranceton UMC, 549 Wyoming Ave Kingston, PA
Date:

Nov 11, 2014 Time: 6:30 gathering and refreshments
Program 7:00 to 8:30 on Methodist church in Korea All are Welcome.

Annual Sky Lake Winter Retreat:
Friday January 30 to February 1 2015
Please plan on joining us for this year’s retreat.
ALL ARE WELCOME

Enjoy God’s creation at SKY LAKE Retreat Center.
Adults $96
Children under 13 $49
Two nights five meals.

Contact
Sarah Taylor-Conlon 570-550-5976 sartay579@hotmail.com
Tom Taylor 570-760-8233 tgtaylor@peckvilleumc.org

WINTER OUTER WEAR DRIVE

AT ELM PARK, SCRANTON

Once again Elm Park Church in Scranton is actively seeking gently used winter outer wear: coats, hats, gloves, scarves, mittens and boots to be distributed November 12^th, 14^th and 15^th. Last year we gave out 421 winter coats, hundreds of hats, scarves, gloves and mittens in just three days. Remaining items were given to other non-profit agencies including Safety Net and the Scranton Rescue Mission, for distribution.

Many of your congregations have generously helped us with this mission project in the past. Thank you for all you do to help others. Our address is: Elm Park Church, 712 Linden St, Scranton, PA 18510-2479 Phone number is 570-342-8263

Until Marla is able to do the bulletins, please call or text Tom Taylor @ 570-760-8233 for announcements Email secretary@peckvilleumc.org Please send an email or call as to who may need to be in our community of prayer for the bulletin by Wednesday evening

The Pastor asks the family of anyone in the hospital to please call. Rev. Mike may be reached at 570-371-8123

Sunday, October 5, 2014

PUMC New for 10/5/2014

OUR COMMUNITY IN PRAYER

Bud Taylor, Bill Llewellyn, Brundage Family, PSP Troop R, Warring Family, Richard Barrett, Don Jones, Anella Frey, Rick Bowen, Ed Bush Sr., Marla Elvidge Marrazzo, Lucille White, Jack Williams, Linda Slocum, Stephanie Stewart, Elva Foy, Pat Molinaro, Carol Phillips, Barbara Perry, Ron Pokorney, and Amelia Woody.

Bible Study Tuesday at 7:00 PM. All are welcome!

Choir Rehearsal Thursday 6:45PM All adults are invited to join

as well as students who are in at least 7^thgrade.

OCT 11^th Drive Thru - Take Out Only Pasta Dinner

Peckville United Methodist Church

For Annual Sky Lake Retreat

4:00 to 5:30 Donation $10.00

Tickets see Tom Taylor or Sarah Taylor-Conlon

Thanksgiving Dinner Fixn’s

While our S’more Help for the Bread Basket was a success, the need continues throughout the year. The Bread Basket is preparing for Thanksgiving and needs to get 100 bags ready for Thanksgiving dinners.

Items needed are: Stuffing Mix, Instant Potatoes, Gravy, Cranberry Sauce.

The shopping cart will be in the back of the Sanctuary for the month of October

Peckville Finances
Offerings through
August 31 is $28,994
Budget through August 31 is $46,650

Shortfall ($12,656)

Both Churches:

Oct. 23rd Chi Rho in Concert

The Clergy Choir of the

Susquehanna Conference United Methodist Church

Time: 7 pm

Place: Lakeland High School,

1355 Lakeland Drive, Scott Township, PA 18446

Saturday, August 9, 2014

Peckville UMC News for 8/9/2014

OUR COMMUNITY IN PRAYER

Richard Barrett, Don Jones, Anella Frey, The family of Chuck Guman, Rick Bowen, Ed Bush Sr., Marla Elvidge Marrazzo, Rees Warring, Lucille White, Jack Williams, Linda Slocum, Stephanie Stewart, Elva Foy, Pat Molinaro, Carol Phillips, Barbara Perry, Ron Pokorney, and Amelia Woody.

Marla is being moved to Allied Services Scranton to continue her therapy. Yea!!! One step closer to home!

Peckville:

August 23^rd The Red Door Café at the Peckville UMC will be serving a free lunch for all. Noon to 1:00 pm

Both Congregations:

Starting to work on a September Newsletter. If anyone has information to be included please contact Tom Taylor either at tgtaylor@peckvilleumc.org or secretary@peckvilleumc.org.

Please give us your email address in order to save paper, printing costs and postage. We will NEVER share your email address with anyone.

Until Marla gets back home, please call or text Tom Taylor @ 570-760-8233 for announcements Email secretary@peckvilleumc.org Please send an email or call as to who may need to be in our community of prayer for the bulletin by Wednesday evening

The Pastor asks the family of anyone in the hospital to please call. Rev. Mike may be reached at 570-371-8123

If you are a visitor, kindly sign the guest book in the vestibule.

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."

Beach Lake UMC Concert Series

Aug. 10th , 6:30pm, Curiously Strong Jazz —

Join us for an evening of sacred jazz by the lake.

Scranton - Wilkes-Barre Lay Servant Ministries

Fall Lay Academy 2014

Two Locations

Maple Lake UMC

632 State Route 690

Spring Brook, PA 18444

Instructors: Rev Howard Woodruff and a lay person to be determined

Beach Lake UMC

7 Milanville Road

Beach Lake, PA 18405

Instructors: Rev Jean Blackie
and a lay person to be determined

Equipping God’s People Module I and II

Module I - Tuesday Evenings
Sept. 23^rd through Oct 14^th

Module II - Tuesday Evenings

Oct.21^st through Nov. 11^th

All Classes 6:30pm to 9:00pm

(EGP) is a church leadership training program. It is comprised of two modules that are available for lay servants and lay speakers or anyone wishing to learn about transforming God’s church. Each module consists of four classes that are designed to help laity develop as transformational leaders able to collaboratively grow effective churches. EGP is being offered throughout our conference as a pathway to receive leadership training..

Leading Change – Communication – Outreach - Evangelism

All laity are encouraged to participate in these courses whether you are seeking credentials or not. The goal is to give us tools that will help us become more effective leaders in Christ’s church.
For more information contact Scranton / Wilkes- Barre District Lay Leader Tom Taylor ttaylor@susumc.org or talk to your pastor.

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Peckville UMC News 08/02/2014

OUR COMMUNITY IN PRAYER
Anella Frey, The family of Chuck Guman, Rick Bowen, Ed Bush Sr., Marla Elvidge Marrazzo, Rees Warring, Lucille White, Jack Williams, Linda Slocum, Stephanie Stewart, Elva Foy, Pat Molinaro, Carol Phillips, Barbara Perry, Ron Pokorney, and Amelia Woody.

Peckville:
August 23rd The Red Door Café’ at the Peckville UMC will be
serving a free lunch for all. Noon to 1:00 pm

Both Congregations:
Starting to work on a September Newsletter. If anyone has information to be included please contact Tom Taylor either at tgtaylor@peckvilleumc.org or secretary@peckvilleumc.org.

Please help us be good stewards of God’s recourses. Please send us your email address in order to save paper, printing costs and postage. We will NEVER share your email address with anyone.

Until Marla gets back home, please call or text Tom Taylor @ 570-760-8233 for announcements Email secretary@peckvilleumc.org Please send an email or call as to who may need to be in our community of prayer for the bulletin by Wednesday evening

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

If you are a visitor, kindly sign the guest book in the vestibule.

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."

Beach Lake UMC Concert Series

Aug. 10th , 6:30pm, Curiously Strong Jazz —
Join us for an evening of sacred jazz by the lake.
14th Annual Music in the Park Aug. 3rd
Clifford Fireman's Fairgrounds Rt.106 Clifford PA
10:30 AM Worship service followed by
Contemporary and Traditional Christian Music.
11:30 am to 5:00 pm (rain or shine).
Some of the talent included:
Lenoxville Band, Spark Gospel Singers, Black Sage, Sandra Anderson, Paul Kester, Lisa & John Anderson, Joe Lavery, Jim Reeves, Danny Coleman, Gospeliers, John Swierczak, Touch of Christ, Chester the Clown, Tom Taylor, & more.

Blakely Peckville Crime Watch Night Out
6:00pm at the Blakely Borough Park
River St & Keystone Ave Peckville

Summer Flea Fest @ Sacred Heat of Jesus Parish Peckville

Will hold their Annual Indoor Summer Flea Fest on Friday Aug 8th 8am-2pm & Saturday Aug 9th 8am-1pm Sun Aug 10th 8am – 1pm Refreshment include Fri: pierogies, clam chowder, & haluski, Sat is Italian fare, Sunday surprise!

Lackawanna Valley Presbyterian Church

We are very excited about our "Paving our Parking Lot Bowling Party" to take place on Aug.23rd from 2:00-4:00PM. It includes 2 fun hours of bowling for all ages - with an opportunity to win prizes in all age groups, or novelty baskets, or a 50/50 raffle prize! - Please let Rev. Virginia A. Miner know if you would like tickets at $15.00 each, let me know how many I can save for you and your family. Contact number: 570-489-4682 Deadline for tickets August 8.

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Peckville UMC News 7/19/2014

This week's order of worship: http://peckvilleumc.org/bulletin/bulletin.pdf

OUR COMMUNITY IN PRAYER

The family of Chuck Guman, Rick Bowen, Ed Bush Sr., Family of Ann Skibinski, Marla Elvidge Marrazzo, Rees Warring, Lucille White, Jack Williams, Linda Slocum, Stephanie Stewart, Elva Foy, Pat Molinaro, Carol Phillips, Barbara Perry, Ron Pokorney, and Amelia Woody.

Peckville:

The flowers and worship bulletins are given to the Glory of God, in loving memory of Chuck Guman by his daughters Charice and Noel.

We has received word that Rev. Mark E. Kroehler has past away at the age of 100. Rev. Kroehler was appointed to Peckvile in 1943 and replaced Rev. Lyle Weed who became an Army Chaplain. Rev Kroehler had unenviable task of ministering to the several families of war dead that time.

July 26^th The Red Door Café’ at the Peckville UMC will be
serving a free lunch for all. Noon to 1:00 pm

Both Congregations:

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

Until Marla gets back home, please call or text Tom Taylor @ 570-760-8233 for announcements. Email secretary@peckvilleumc.org Please send an email or call as to who may need to be in our community of prayer for the bulletin by Wednesday evening.

If you are a visitor, kindly sign the guest book in the vestibule.

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."

Food 4 Kids Summer Lunch Program

Still need folks for July 29 & 30 & Aug 1st. Call Bonny 489-6093.

Mid- Valley Ministerium Projects

Food 4 Kids Summer Lunch program
Hunger Doesn't Take A Summer Vacation

      Many children who receive breakfast and lunch during the school year do not receive the same nutritional support over the summer, leaving thousands of local kids at risk of hunger and malnutrition. The Food 4 Kids Summer program served more than 40,000 meals during the summer of 2013. The Program provided lunches to well over 1,400 children at 78 different sites in three counties. Some locations even serve breakfast or snack.
       Peckville/Bradley Memorial UMC will be serving lunch to children at the Fern Hill Park, Grant St. Olyphant between 12:00 noon and 1:00pm July 28 thru Aug. 1^st.
   Even if you can only give us one or two days, please help!!      Thank You.

Summer Flea Fest @ Sacred Heat of Jesus Parish Peckville

Will hold their Annual Indoor Summer Flea Fest on Friday Aug 8^th8am-2pm & Saturday Aug 9^th 8am-1pm Sun Aug 10^th 8am – 1pm Refreshment include Fri: pierogies, clam chowder, & haluski, Sat is Italian fare, Sunday surprise!

Beach Lake UMC Concert Series

Beach Lake UMC, 7 Milanville Road, visit www.beachlakeumc.com.

July 20, 6:30pm, Jared Conbeer & Friends --

4 piece Gospel Bluegrass

Aug. 10th , 6:30pm, Curiously Strong Jazz —

Join us for an evening of sacred jazz by the lake.

Jul. 27th New Appalachia bluegrass gospel band will be at East Benton UMC. Outdoors weather permitting, 7 to 8:30PM refreshments and fellowship to follow. Bring your chair or blanket.

Sunday, June 1, 2014

News for the week of 6/1/14

Jun 18th Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner at Clifford UMC, Main St. in Clifford
Time: 4:00 to 6:00 pm
Take out or Dine with us. Donation $8.95

June 22nd through June 27: 9:00 am to 12:00 noon Day Camp sponsored by the Noxen Community Development Corporation. Held at the old school in Noxen, PA.

Directed by Rev. Charles and Mrs. Carol Reed. Wonderful crafts, snacks, and scripture learning.
Grades 1 through 12. NO FEES.

June 23rd ELM PARK TO HOST GUEST BELL CHOIR
CONCERT at 7:00 pm

Elm Park Church, 712 Linden Street, is privileged to welcome in concert on Monday, June 23, 7:00 PM, the hand bell ensemble, CAST IN BRONZE from Friendship United Methodist Church, Wyoming, Ohio, a suburb of Cincinnati. The high school hand bell choir is on their third annual concert tour. This talented group of 13 young people, ages 13-18, performs on a 5-octave set of hand bells and 6-octaves of hand chimes. They have recently toured the Upper Midwest / Great Lakes Region of the U.S. as well as England and Scotland. Cast in Bronze has performed throughout the Cincinnati area, including several times for the Cincinnati Pops Christmas Galas as well as in Cincinnati premieres of music for hand bells, concert band and orchestra.

The public is invited to this free concert and free-will offering will be taken to defray concert and travel expenses.

Scranton/Wilkes-Barre VIM Team

Here are a couple of opportunities for mission and helping God's children. Please contact Ron Lucas for more information if you are interested and would like to help. Cell 570-406-8409, email ronkar1976@comcast.net

1) A retiring pastor in June is building a Tumbleweed Tiny House on wheels. She has supplies and is only looking for some help in building it. The specific house will utilize plans for the FENCL model. You can google it and see what it looks like. This is a great opportunity to serve on of God's servants of many years.

2) Bayville NJ, Sept. 7 to 13. Sandy recovery.

Ron Lucas, District Team Leader

OUR COMMUNITY IN PRAYER

Ed Bush Sr., Family of Ann Skibinski, Marla Elvidge Marrazzo, Rees Warring, Chuck Guman, Lucille White, Dr. Roy Simpson, Jack Williams, Linda Slocum, Stephanie Stewart, Elva Foy, Pat Molinaro, Carol Phillips, Barbara Perry, Ron Pokorney, and Amelia Woody.

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

Sunday, May 25, 2014

News and Announcements for Peckville UMC 5/25/20144

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

No PUMC Bible Study for the Summer will resume in September

Most communities have Memorial Day services. Please make an effort to attend a service this Monday.

Peckville
■ Shopa-Davey VFW Post 6082 services, Monday , assemble at 8 a.m., post, 123 Electric St., Peckville. Service at Veterans Memorial Park Main St Peckville at 9:00
■ Peckville American Legion A. Pierson Hurd Post 236 services, Monday , Prospect Hill Cemetery, 10 a.m.; Union Cemetery, 10:45 a.m.

Archbald/Eynon
■ Memorial Day Parade, Monday , 10:30 a.m., forms at American Legion, Main Street, Eynon; ceremony, 10 a.m., staging, 9:30 a.m

Tompkinsville United Methodist Church, 1448 Heart Lake Road (Route 107), Jermyn, is sponsoring a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to noon. Jeannie Deecki Telephone: 570-282-0346

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. (I would like to start a good news section of the bulletin if anyone has some joy to spread. Wellness, weddings, graduations, upcoming births, b-days, etc.)

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."

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Peckville UMC News for the week of 5/11/14

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Peckville 5/15 Choir Rehearsal 6:45pm

5/18 Food and Fellowship

Tompkinsville United Methodist Church, 1448 Heart Lake Road (Route 107), Jermyn, is sponsoring a multi-family yard sale on Saturday, May 31, from 8 a.m. to noon. Jeannie Deecki Telephone: 570-282-0346

May 17th Roast Beef Dinner

First UM Church of Throop – 136 Charles St.

Adults: $10 Children under 12: $5

Take-Outs 2-4 pm Sit-Down 4-7 pm

Tickets may be obtained from any church member

Or call Gladys 570-489-4037 or Marilyn 570-489-3352

May 20th Chicken-n-Biscuit or Ham Dinner at Clifford UMC, Main Street in Clifford

Time: 4 to 6 pm Take out or Dine with us.

Donation: $8.95 Includes dinner, dessert and drink

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

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. (I would like to start a good news section of the bulletin if anyone has some joy to spread. Wellness, weddings, graduations, upcoming births, b-days, etc.)
Email-secretary@peckvilleumc.org Ph: 876-5357 or 362-4260

If you are a visitor, kindly sign the guest book in the vestibule 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."