Dear Church Family,
As April arrives we think of Spring and Easter, a time of renewal and redemption. In Psalm 107:2 it says “Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, those He redeemed from the hands of the enemy.”
Redemption is the act of being bought back with a price paid in full. When we buy something, we pay a price. Sometimes it’s full price. If we are lucky, it’s on sale. Jesus paid a price for us through His death on the cross. This price was the ultimate price to pay. There were no markdowns on Redemption Day.
When we buy something, we take the item from it’s previous owner. Jesus took us from the power of sin and death. His crucifixion freed us from the control of our sinful nature. He freed us from selfishness, pride, anger, retaliation, greed, lust….and the list goes on.
Once we are Redeemed, we are to “SAY SO,” as David tells us in Psalm 107. We should say so in thanks and praise to God for sending His one and only son and giving Him the will to obey. We should say so to those around in us through our changed attitude and actions. We should say so when God blesses us instead of taking the credit for ourselves. We should say so when others question our decision-making which may seem abnormal to those around us.
Christ paid the price so that we can have a personal relationship with Him. In turn, we are to share our redemption experience with others. When God gives you the opportunity, may you find courage and strength in Him to use it. Let your light shine for Christ so that others may see His love and glory through you. You are the only Christ some people see, so SAY SO!
In His Service,
Pastor Joe
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sunday School – 8:15 AM in the Community Building
Choir Practice Every Thursday at 1:00pm
Evening Bible Study – Every Sunday at 5:00pm
You may reach Pastor Joe at 570-465-7303 or his cell #570-267-4570
Every Thursday Pastor Joe will be at the church from 2-4pm if you need him
Sunday, 4/2 – 5th Sunday in Lent
Sunday, 4/9 – Palm Sunday
Monday, 4/10 – Presbyterian Women meet at Noon for lunch – then meeting at 12:30pm
Thursday, 4/13 – Maundy Thursday
Friday, 4/14 – Good Friday
Saturday, 4/15 – Holy Saturday
Sunday, 4/16 – Happy Easter! He is Risen!
Wednesday, 4/19 – Men’s Action Group meets 8am in the Community Building
Thursday, 4/20 – Session Meeting – 2pm in the Community Building
Saturday, 4/22 – Earth Day
Tuesday, 4/25 – Newsletter Deadline
Prayer Shawl Ministry – I have some prayer shawls ready, if anyone knows of someone in need of one, please see Carolyn White.
The Presbyterian Women met on Monday March 13 with the main agenda items being the upcoming Rummage Sale and the Mother/Daughter Banquet. The Rummage and Bake Sale will be held Friday April 28 from 9am to 2pm and Saturday April 29 from 9am to 1pm/ A soup and sandwich lunch will be served both days and take out pints or quarts of soup will be available. If you are bringing a crock pot of soup, please put your name on both the lid and the the crock. Jan Kessler is still missing her crock, so if you have a black one, please make sure it is yours. Hers had an attaching lid, so the crock had spaces for that locking mechanism, so her soup doesn’t spill coming up the hill. Please, check yours AGAIN!!! If you would like to donate baked goods, pies sell VERY well, although other goodies are appreciated as well.
The Mother/Daughter Banquet will be held on Monday May 8, beginning at 6:00. Please bring a dish to share. Submitted by Joyce Printz
Madrigal Music in Montrose – Join us in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian, at 7 pm, Saturday, April 22 when the Madrigal Choir of Binghamton presents an exciting concert, Iberia in the Americas. Directed by Dr. Bruce Borton. This will be the first time the Madrigal Choir sings in Montrose and it will be a delightful concert featuring an array of spiritual music written for the early California missions and the Mexico City cathedral as well as folk songs written by contemporary composers with a bit of Latino flavor! Featured guest artist will be Paul Sweeney on Classical Guitar. The music promises to be both beautiful and great fun! A free Will Offering will be taken at the door which will benefit the church. You are all encouraged to attend and bring your family and friends!
Members of the Madrigal Choir of Binghamton from the Montrose area include Connie Page, Toby Anderson and Cass Kwan, Montrose and Sioux Petrow, Harford. Funds are being raised to offset the expenses of the Madrigal Choir. If you are interested in being a Sponsor for the concert, please contact Cass Kwan at casskwan@gmail.com, or call 570-967-2700. Contributions in excess of the Choir expenses will go towards the Scholarship Funds of The Madrigal Choir of Binghamton.
Care Net — Here at Franklin Hill, we participate in a Baby Bottle Campaign every spring. Monies are used here in the county for all sorts of baby items and counseling for parents. Baby things are “purchased” by the parents from points they earn by attending education classes. We will begin this the week after Easter and end it the week after Mother’s Day.
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
Angels
By Rick Jones
In Sunday School we are studying angels. All are welcome to come and have coffee.
Angels are God’s messengers. What are they like? Do they have wings? How many are there? What are their names? What do they all do? Are they men or like women? What are their jobs? Are they invisible or seen? During the trying times of our lives angels may intervene. Have you ever seen an angel? Did a thought come to mind in a crisis and you wondered where that came from? Did someone come out of nowhere and help you?
These questions are answered in our study. Join us for a study in God’s word and have fellowship with us. Besides it’s fun! My angels may look alot like you. Just saying.
Loose Change Offerings
1st Sunday – Local Missions
2nd Sunday – Local Missions
3rd Sunday – Kenya/Rev. Malaho
4th Sunday – Building Maintenance
5th Sunday – Trehab Local Food Bank (whenever there is a 5th Sunday)
