From The Pastor’s Desk…..
Dear Church Family,
June is here and if your like me, you have made a plan. Filled your calendar with events to attend, obligations to fulfill and so much that I get tired just thinking about it. I wonder, can I stick to the plan?
In Isaiah 40: 30,31 we read “even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”
Pilots are required to file a flight plan before they take off. This is a way of letting people on the ground know where they are going, how they plan to get there, and when they expect to arrive. Everything the pilot does, especially his fuel consideration, is included in the plan.
Can you imagine what would happen if, after planning one way, a pilot deliberately and repeatedly when off course?
If we, after deciding to go with God, keep staying off course when any intriguing diversion presents itself we will lose our purpose and use up all our resources. In scripture this is called double mindedness (James 1:8 & 4:8.)
Pilots call it a crash.
Let’s face it, life is no straight journey. Some days the path seems obvious and our progress certain. On other days, when evening comes, we crawl into our beds confused and discouraged. However, if we stick to our flight plan, we can look back and realize we have made remarkable progress.
Isaiah reminds us that even youthful energy and stamina will play itself out when the journey is long. God alone can be trusted to guide us on the right course. God alone has the resources to get us safely to our destination. God alone knows the celebration, the surprises, and the home that is awaiting our arrival.
Is God part of your flight plan?
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 5:00p
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, June 4th – Pentecost
Sunday, June 11th – Trinity Sunday
Monday, June 12th – Presbyterian Women meet at Noon for lunch, then meeting at 12:30pm
Wednesday, June 14th – Flag Day
Sunday, June 18th – Happy Father’s Day!!!
Wednesday, June 21st – Men’s Action Group meets at 8am
Wednesday, June 21st – First Day of Summer
Tuesday, June 27th – Newsletter Deadline
Choir Practice, Sunday School & Bible Study, are taking a break for summer and will resume in September.
Family night picnics at the pavilion will take place on June 17th, August 19th, and September 16th.
Sunday morning Worship Services at the pavilion will take place on July 16th, August 13th and September 10th
“Relay for Life” June 24th in the New Milford Park, 11am to 11pm. Contact Debbie Stalker if you wish to purchase a luminary.
Thanks to all who gave to the Care Net Baby Bottle Campaign. The church family gave $522.75.
All will be used here in the county. Families can earn points by attending classes and turn those into needed items, such as diapers, clothing, car seats, etc. As always, the church family has been very generous to this worth while cause. Submitted by Joyce Printz
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 ( coins and bills)
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)
