FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK…..
Our Prayer for You This Season,
Father God, Thank You for each and every day You have blessed us here on Franklin Hill. Thank You for Your tender mercies. Thank You for giving us friends and family to share joys and sorrows with. We ask You to bless our friends, relatives, brothers and sisters in Christ and those we care deeply for.
Where there is joy, give them continued joy. Where there is pain or sorrow, give them your peace and mercy. Where there is self-doubt, release a renewed confidence. Where there is need, fulfill their needs. Bless their homes, families, finances, their goings and their comings.
Joe and I want to wish you a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.
Blessing to you,
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, December 6th – Second Sunday in Advent
Sunday, December 13th – Third Sunday in Advent
Monday, December 14th – PW meeting and cookie exchange. Please bring 1-1/2 doz. cookies for sharing and cookie exchange. Bring your lunch at 12:00 and 12:30 our meeting will begin. If you have never come to our meeting this is a great time to start
Wednesday, December 16th – Men’s Action Group Meets – Breakfast at 8am
Sunday, December 20th – Fourth Sunday in Advent
Monday, December 21st – First Day of Winter
Thursday, December 24th – Christmas Eve Service – 7pm
Friday, December 25th – Merry Christmas!
Tuesday, December 29th – Newsletter Deadline
Thursday, December 31st – New Years Eve
Friday, January 1st – Happy New Year!
Prayer Shawl Ministry – In 2015, 9 prayer shawls were distributed and 29 scarves, 7 pairs of mittens and 15 hats were given to Interfaith. We have several shawls ready. If anyone knows of anyone in need of one, or 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!
Noel Giving is our Christmas Mission for the Advent Season. All money received will help people in our community. Envelopes are available for this collection, or you can mark your regular envelope to reflect this mission.
Watch for details about a new youth program in the church…led by Kathy Walker.
Here is an update on our friends in Kenya:
November has been difficult for them. Patricia, their daughter, has been in high school in Nairobi. But because of terrorist attacks, she transferred to a different Catholic school. The transfer caused her to loose a year. So we decided to support her for another year so that she could graduate. We felt that it is important for her to complete her education.
Then, at Silvanus’ home, more trouble. A widow that he took care of, died, leaving several children for Silvanus to be responsible for. With his limited income he has opened his home to the children and he continues to struggle to find enough food to keep everyone fed. He and his wife, Julia, both are dealing with malaria attacks and other health issues.
He always expresses deep appreciation for the help we send them. And he has repeatedly invited anyone from our church, to come and visit his home, family, village.
They always need our support and prayers.
Submitted by Jim Kessler
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)