Saturday, July 11, 2015

PUMC News for the week beginning 7/12/2015


OUR COMMUNITY IN PRAYER
Marla Elvidge Marrazzo, Babe Kowalko, 
Patricia Rieder, Jack Williams, Pat Dempsey, 
Susan Homick Turissini, Neil Blackledge, 
Ernie Williams Sr., Tyler and Mike Kapinus, 
Stephen Otto (infant), Herb Lund, Nancy Kohut, and Anella Fry

Please email updates to secretary@peckvilleumc.org
 Because hospitals no longer call the 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. It is needed for the bulletin by Wednesday evening.  Thank you.
            Email-secretary@peckvilleumc.org  Phone: 876-5357     362-4260  While Marla is on the mend please call or text 570-760-8233or  tgtaylor@peckvilleumc.org
 
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."
 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.

 We are the hands and feet of Christ on earth. If anyone has an idea or desire for a particular ministry which you see a need for (be it service, mission, study or worship) please let the church leadership know.
For Peckville: Paul Lucas or Tom Taylor
For Bradley Memorial: Nancy McLain or Norm Barrett

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
ALIVE TOGETHER! CONTEMPORARY SERVICE GREAT BEND COMMUNITY CHURCH – Every Sunday at 7pm a Contemporary Service will be held at the United Methodist Community Church, Main Street, Great Bend, PA. Discover a different side to Worship! ALL are welcome! Every Sunday night at 7pm. We would love to see you there!

MUSIC ON THE LAWN @ ELM PARK – Grab your lawn chair, family & friends, & enjoy live music, fellowship and good food! Located at 712 Linden St. Scranton 570-342-8263; Thurs. August 13th @ 6pm-Ice Cream Social Night w/ Praise ‘N Worship. 

COMMUNITY DINNER COURT STREET UMC - Thurs. July 16th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Court Street United Methodist Church 816 Court Street Scranton, Pa. 570-342-0898  Sit down with a stranger...leave with a friend!  All are welcome!

CRUISE-IN GREAT BEND COMMUNITY CHURCH – Fri. July 17th  from 5–8 pm, located on Main Street, Great Bend, PA. Rain or Shine. Enjoy the vehicles on display or bring your own! Cars, trucks, motorcycles; anything with wheels is welcome. People's Choice Awards, New Appalachia Bluegrass Gospel Band, Hands-on model train display, Scavenger Hunt, spiedies, ice cream, baked goods. Proceeds benefit Susquehanna County Interfaith, Montrose, PA. Questions? Call 570-879-2933 or 570-879-4506

TIM ZIMMERMAN AND THE KING’S BRASS IN CONCERT SHAVERTOWN UMC – Wed. July 15th at 7:00pm; Tim Zimmerman and The King's Brass will present a concert of patriotic music, big band favorites, marches, hymns with a contemporary flair and more…Something for everyone!  The King's Brass features three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion and keyboards. All are welcome!  The sanctuary is air-conditioned.  A free will offering will be received.  Shavertown UMC is located at 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown.  Phone: 570-675-3616.  Concert is sponsored by the Fine Arts Committee of SUMC