It’s June and we celebrate our father’s this month. We all have many memories of our fathers, some wonderful and for some, maybe not so wonderful.
One memory for me is that many years ago in the 1960′s my Mom and Dad gave my Aunt and Uncle some sprigs of their dogwood tree. My Aunt and Uncle took it to their home and planted it and it grew into a beautiful tree, but never bloomed. My Dad suffered a heart attack and stroke, which took the use of his right side and speech away. When my Dad died in 1987, more than 20 years after the dogwood tree was planted, that year it bloomed beautifully and it has bloomed ever since for the last 39 years. I knew then he was no longer in pain and frustration after his stroke, that he was with the Lord and happy.Our heavenly father reminds us that he is always there with us, no matter what our situation may be.Matthew 28:20 says “and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”Joshua 1:9 says “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
God is the only perfect father. God can fill us with peace and calmness. Though we may stumble, He will uphold us with His hand…always.
Happy Father’s Day,
Blessings,
Carolyn
“This is my Father’s world; he shines in all that’s fair …” (Maltbie Babcock, 1901). Thank you, Father, for this glorious morning!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
You may reach Pastor Jeremy at jeremyrlewis@gmail.com or 570-604-7537
Adult Sunday School – Every Sunday 8:30am to 9:30am
Adult Exercise Class – Every Monday 10:00am to 11:30am
Choir Practice – Every Thursday at 1pm
E-Mail Carolyn White with any praises, joys, or prayer requests (whisperpines@frontiernet.net) throughout the week.
Care Net Baby Bottle Fundraiser – will continue until Father's Day, June 21, 2026. Please take a baby bottle or scan the code in the vestibule, or just give a donation in an envelope marked for CareNet. Any questions, please see Bonne Travis. Thank you.
Tuesday, May 26th – Newsletter Deadline
Thursday, June 11th – Presbyterian Women Meeting – 11am
Thursday, June 11th – Session Meeting - 6pm
Sunday, June 14th– Flag Day
Wednesday, June 17th – Men's Breakfast - 8am
Sunday, June 21st – Happy Father's Day!!
Sunday, June 21st – First Day of Summer