From the Pastor’s Desk
Dear Church Family,
God surely has blessed me in giving me the opportunity to serve with you in partnership to spread the gospel.
So where do we begin? In my morning devotions I was reading in Psalms 46:10 where It says “Be still and know that I am God”. This really touched my heart for I have been
struggling with knowing where to start, what direction to lead, and what purpose or mission does God want us to accomplish. So I decided to Be still and know that He is God. To take one step at a time and see where he leads.
Like standing in the woods in autumn we really don’t see the beauty of the forest or if we stand to close to any great masterpiece we miss much of its beauty. Close proximity
to any great historical events make it impossible to appraise them. Two men died at the age of 33. Alexander having conquered the world, and Jesus Christ
having been crucified on the cross. Long range vision will enable us to see that the cross would out last the throne. History teaches us that dictators, conquerors, oppressors
never have the final words that belong to God. So our chief concern must be to remain in harmony with the will and purpose of God.
Our mission then is to spread the gospel and live our lives to His glory.
This fall take the long look, see the beauty that surround us and “Be still and know that He is God”.
In His Service,
Pastor Joe
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday School – 8:30 AM in the Community Building
Choir Practice Every Wednesday at 4:00pm
You may reach Pastor Joe at 570-465-7303 or his cell #570-267-4570
Every Wednesday Pastor Joe will be at the church from 2-4pm if you need him.
Sunday, October 5th – World Communion Sunday
Monday, October 6th – Presybterian Women meet at Noon for meeting and Bible Study. Bring your lunch.
Monday, October 13th – Columbus Day Observance
Saturday, October 18th – Family Supper in the Community Building, 5:30 pm
Sunday, October 19th – Session meets after morning Worship service.
Sunday, October 26th – Reformation Sunday
Tuesday, October 28th – Newsletter Deadline
Thank you to all who donated and helped with the Rummage Sale/Bake Sale. A total of $965.00 was raised.
Sunday, October 12th – Pastor Joe is starting a Sunday evening Bible Study in the Community Building at 5:30pm. The first study will be on Peter.
Wednesday, October 15th – A new Men’s Group is forming in the Community Building at 8:00am. There will be a breakfast. Bring a friend.
Wednesday, October 22nd – Area on Aging – a program will be presented in the Community Building at 11:00am. The programs that are provided to the public will be discussed. A hot lunch will be served after the meeting. Donations for the cost of the meal will be accepted, but not required. Please let Carolyn Pratt (570-967-2327) know if you will be attending, by October 15th.
Bill’s Kids – We will be doing the Christmas collection again this year. We will be collecting from October 5th until November 2nd. The money is used to buy Christmas gifts for the residents of the Children’s Home in Binghamton. Envelopes will be available or just mark your own envelope.
Prayer Shawl Ministry – We have several shawls ready. If anyone knows of anyone in need of one, please let Carolyn White know. Also, if anyone is interested in making shawls at home and wants to donate them to this ministry, please give them to Carolyn White for distribution. Thank you!!!
Loose Change Offerings:
1st Sunday – Local Missions
2nd Sunday – Local Missions
3rd Sunday – Kenya/Rev. Malaho
4th Sunday – Building Maintenance
5th Sunday – Habitat for Humanity (whenever there is a 5th Sunday)