FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…..
Dear Church Family,
Romans 8: 19— Creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed.
April’s finally here, what seemed to be the coldest winter in my memory. How fitting it is that Easter is the first Sunday of the month, and reminds us of what is yet to come. “April showers brings May flowers”. We’ve all heard this expression and it brings to mind Roman’s 8: 19 Creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed.
Good Friday and Easter Sunday have earned names on the calendar. Yet in a real sense we live on Saturday, the day with no name. What the disciples experienced in a small scale- three days in grief over one man who died on a cross. We now live through on a grand scale.
Human history grinds on between the time of promise and fulfillment. Can we trust that God can make something beautiful and good out of a world that includes ISIS, Iran, scandals, poverty, and whatever tragic situation we hear on the news. Its Saturday on planet earth. Will Sunday ever come?
Can we, like Paul, develop an attitude of hope, of “eager expectation?” Can we state as he did in Romans 8: 18. “I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory to be revealed in us.”
It’s SATURDAY, is God being revealed in us? Are we in eager expectation of Christ return?
SON DAY IS COMING!
In His Service,
Pastor Joe and Bonne
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, April 5th – Happy Easter!!! He is Risen!!! Rejoice!!!
Sunday, April 12th – Baby Bottle Campaign begins to benefit CareNet
Monday, April 13th – Presbyterian Women meet at Noon in the Community Building
Wednesday, April 15th – Men’s Action Group – 8am for breakfast and meeting in the Community Building
Saturday, April 18th – Family Supper – 5:30pm in the Community Building
Saturday, April 25th – Clean up Day at the Church, weather permitting
Tuesday, April 28th – Newsletter Deadline
Monday, May 11th – Mother Daughter Dinner
Happy Easter to All! Love Scotty and Carol Ann See you soon!
The Rummage/Bake Sale has been postponed. New date to be announced. Thank you!
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!
Do you read the Presbyterian Today Magazine? Do you want it in the future? If you answer yes to these questions please get your name on the list that is hanging in the vestibule of the church.
Several months ago session decided not to renew the subscriptions to this magazine as they come up for renewal this year. This decision came about because many people told session they do not read the magazine and no longer wanted it. Some subscriptions may have already expired but the majority expire in June. Instead session will order a set number of magazines and put them in the vestibule of the church for people to take home as we currently do with the Upper Room. How many should be ordered when this starts in July will be based on the number of people that request the magazine. If you do read and like this magazine please sign the sheet in the vestibule. Thank you from Session.
2015 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Susquehanna County event will be held on Friday, June 26th at the Montrose High School. Everyone is invited to join us for the evening. As in the past, there will be a complimentary dinner for survivors and caregivers at 5:30 pm. The opening ceremony and survivor lap is to be held at 7:00 pm to be followed with a survivor dessert at 8 pm. The luminaria ceremony will begin at 9:00 pm. Please see Debbie Stalker for both survivor reservation forms as well as luminaria forms which allow folks to purchase a luminaria for a loved one lost or surviving cancer, which will be lit that evening. Mark your calendars and stop by and do a lap with us or stay for the evening if you can….we would love to see you there!”
The Harford First Congregational UCC is having a “Shower of Blessing 2”
They are collecting items for the Women’s Resource Center in Montrose. Linda Rood would like anyone that feels they would like to help, to bring things to our church and she will make sure they get to the right people. They are looking for cleaning supplies,(mops, sponges, plastic pails,scrubbing pads, cleansers) gift certificates (pump & Pantry $10.00) (Walmart $25.00) (Robs $25.00) (Ray’s $25.00) (Price Chopper $25.00). Pens, tissues, shampoo & conditioner, deodorant, hard-covered journals, dryer sheets, laundry detergent, fabric softener (64oz or smaller) new linens (sheets, towels washcloths) paper towels, toilet paper, dish shop, If there is anything on this list you wish to donate, or even a cash donation, make sure it is at our church by April 23rd. Thank you
Greeting Cards – Once you have enjoyed any cards that you may receive, don’t throw them out. Please tear off the front of the card and give them to Bonne Travis, as she uses them for projects. They can be birthday cards, Christmas cards, Easter cards, or cards of any kind. Thank you!
MENS ACTION GROUP *** If anyone is in need of transportation and/or assistance for doctor or hospital appointments, please contact Bill Printz at #570-967-0858, or e-mail bjprintz@frontiernet.net
***If anyone needs visitation or for a friend, neighbor or family member, please contact Ken Post at #570-879-4219, or e-mail kpost@echoes.net OR Bill Printz at #570-967-0858 or bjprintz@frontiernet.net
***For help with small projects for church family and neighborhood, please call Pastor Joe Travis at
#570-465-7303 or email him at joetravis@live.com
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)