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

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. 

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."

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

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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

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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."

Peckville UMC News for the week of 4/28/2014

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

4/29 Bible Study 7pm, PUMC

5/1 Choir Rehearsal 6:45pm

Laity Day with Bishop Park!  May 3rd!

Bishop Park is coming to the Scranton Wilkes-Barre District

Everyone is invited!

Take this opportunity to hear and meet our Bishop,

Clergy are welcome to attend 

May 3rd from 3-5 pm

Shavertown UM Church

163 Pioneer Ave

Shavertown PA

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."

Peckville UMC News for the week of 4/13/2014

   CALENDAR OF EVENTS

4/17 Holy Thursday Service, Peckville UMC, 7pm
4/18 Good Friday Service Bradley UMC,  7pm
4/20 Sunrise Service 6:30am
4/26 Red Door Café luncheon, 12 noon, PUMC
4/26 Take-Out Roast Beef Dinner

Holy Thursday, Holy Communion and Tenebrae Service
in the Fellowship Room at April 17th, 7 PM at PUMC

Good Friday Service at Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church at 7pm

Apr. 20 Easter Sunrise Service at First United Presbyterian at 6:30 AM         

District Lay Servant Ministries for Spring Lay Academy, "Equipping God's People" will meet here on Saturdays, April 12 & 26 from 9 AM to 3 PM.

RED DOOR CAFÉ luncheon is April 26th at noon. 

All are welcome to attend.  Great food and fellowship.

ROAST BEEF DINNER

TAKE OUT ONLY, on Sat., April 26th,  from 3:30 to 5:30PM. 
Cakes and help will  be needed for this dinner.
See Bonny 489-6093 or Bob Elvidge 903-3108 for tickets @ $12. per dinner.  Please call Fran if you are able to bake.  489-0301

Pocono Mountain Community Chorus
Announces the 35th annual
2014 Holy Week Concerts

♫ Sunday April 13th, at 3pm Faith Lutheran Church Rt. 940, Blakeslee

♫ Tuesday, April 15th, at 7:30pm Tobyhanna United Methodist Church Main Street, Tobyhanna

♫ Wednesday, April 6th at 7:30pm Reeders United Methodist Church Rt.715 South, Reeders

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."

PUMC News for the week of 4/6/14

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

                4/6                         Spring Brunch Wesley Village today

                4/8                         Bible Study 7pm

                4/10                       Choir Rehearsal  6:45 pm

                4/11&12               Bradley Welsh Cookies

The last Lenten Service will be Apr. 9 Peckville Presbyterian Church 7pm          

All offerings of Lenten services go to the Bread Basket  of  NEPA.

Holy Thursday, Holy Communion and Tenebrae Service  in the Fellowship Room at April 17th, 7 PM at PUMC

 There is a Good Friday Service at Bradley Memorial United Methodist Church at 7pm

Spring Brunch at Wesley Village TODAY 10 AM to 2 PM Donation $12.00. For info, please contact Bonny Taylor (570-489-6093)

 Bradley Memorial and Peckville United Methodist Churchws will have  Easter flowers for sale .

                $ 10.00/plant   Available are Lilies ; Tulips

                ( Yellow, White, Red & Pink); and Hyacinths ( White,       Pink, Blue).  All orders are due NO LATER than March 23               

Please specify if in Honor of or Memory of.  Thank you .

                Bradley - Please contact Pat

                Peckville - Please contact Bob Elvidge 903-3108

•             District Lay Servant Ministries for Spring Lay Academy, "Equipping God's People" will meet here on Saturdays, April 12 & 26 from 9 AM to 3 PM.

                Pocono Mountain Community Chorus

Announces the 35th annual

2014 Holy Week Concerts

♫ Sunday April 13th, at 3pm

Faith Lutheran Church

Rt. 940, Blakeslee

♫ Tuesday, April 15th, at 7:30pm

Tobyhanna United Methodist Church

Main Street, Tobyhanna

♫ Wednesday, April 6th at 7:30pm

Reeders United Methodist Church

Rt.715 South, Reeders

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."

Peckville UMC News for the week of 3/17/14

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

3/11 Bible Study 7pm PUMC  
3/13 Choir Rehearsal 6:45pm
3/22 Free Community Lunch   

Red Door Cafe Free Community Lunch March 22 Noon to 1:00PM
ALL ARE WELCOME

        

Sunday 3/16 Food and Fellowship is today following the service.

                                 Please join us.

Tuesdays! New Bible Study: "Give Up Something Bad for Lent" by James P. Moore. 

So come out and join us at PUMC on     

Tues. evenings at 7pm.

The Lenten Services will be Ecumenical on the   next 4 Wednesdays at 7pm.

Theme for Lent "LOVING AND FORGIVING"
Mar. 19 St. James/George, Jermyn

Mar. 26 Blakely Baptist

Apr.  2 Peckville UMC

Apr. 9  Peckville Presbyterian
All offerings of Lenten services go to the Bread Basket of  NEPA.

          

• PECKVILLE UMC will have  Easter flowers for sale . 

                $ 10.00/plant   Available are Lilies ; Tulips (Yellow, White, Red & Pink); and Hyacinths ( White,      Pink, Blue).  Please call Bob Elvidge to place your order.        903-3108

• Peckville UMC is seeking volunteers to participate in the readings each Sunday. If you are interested, please contact Fran. 489-0301

•  Spring Brunch at Wesley Village on Sunday, April 6 from 10 AM to 2 PM Donation $12.00.

For info, please contact Bonny Taylor (570-489-6093).