Sunday, September 6, 2015

Peckville UMC News 9/6/2015

OUR COMMUNITY IN PRAYER
Patty Reily, Marla Elvidge Marrazzo, Patricia Rieder,
Jack Williams, Pat Dempsey, Susan Homick Turissini, Neil Blackledge, Ernie Williams Sr., Tyler and Mike Kapinus, Stephen Otto (infant), Nancy Kohut, Airman Jeff Tarby
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  While Marla out 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."

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.

Peckville:

     Bulletins are given by Bonny Taylor to the glory of God in memory and in honor of all those who have sung in the Senior, Youth and Children's Choirs There by contributing to the Music Ministry of our Peckville Church. As of last Sunday Bonny has completed her 55th year as choir director.  

    Mum plants today on the flower tables in loving memory of
Ruth Hailtone, cousin of Bonny given by the Taylor Family and
Also in memory of Jean Jones, dear friend, given by Bonny and Bud.

Choir rehearsal will begin Thursday Sept. 10th at 6:45 PM
Please come out and join us in this ministry!
Peckville Cont.
Bible Study: Tuesday Sept. 8th at 7:00 All are welcome

Need for a Communion Steward in Peckville. After many faithful years Fran Frey can no longer minister as Communion Steward. We are grateful for her service.

Welsh Cookies orders must be in by Sunday Sept 27th. Cookies will be made on Monday Oct 5th which is a week earlier than usual due to the Charge Conference on Oct 12th.

“S’more Help” for the NEPA Bread Basket
5:30 – 7:30 Sunday Sept 28th  at the Peckville UMC  
Open fire roasted S’mores for the price of a non-perishable food item / monetary donation / or both. Hot Coco, Coffee, Music around the fire and of course S’MORES. Help the Bread Basket and have some fun at the same time.

Both Churches

Charge Conference the conference is set for Oct.12th 7:00 PM at the Moosic UMC. All members are urged to attend.

End of Summer Newsletter:
If anyone would like to contribute an article or information please email tgtaylor@peckvilleumc.org or give me a hard copy (electronic copy preferred) this is a Charge wide newsletter I need input from both churches.  By Sept. 9th    Thanks, Tom Taylor


Community Events

In memory of Sgt. Jan Argonish
Lackawanna Health & Rehab Center is hosting a blood drive Tuesday Sept. 8th. 1PM – 6PM Come out if you can to honor him and donate blood.

Hero’s Day Sept. 19th 11:00 to 2:00 PM at Lackawanna County 911 Center in Jessup.  
Tour the 911 Center,
See emergency equipment and meet those that serve including:
Firefighting   -   Fire Safety   -    Police   -   SWAT

EMS   -   EMA   -   County Sheriff   -   Military