From The Pastor’s Desk…..
Dear Church Family,
There is much debate today about our nation under God’s rule. Yet according to the scriptures He has dominion no matter what we think, and rules over the nations no matter our opinion. Regardless of what people choose to believe, His word is still true.
In Psalm 22:27&28 David writes, “All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations will bow down before Him, for dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations.”
July is here, and as I travel about our area, it seems I see more flags on display, and I began wondering, what does it mean to those who raise them? Does our flag represent the freedom we have because of all the sacrifices made for us? Does it remind us of the men and women who have given their lives in exchange for our freedom?
As I meditated on the moment, I realized that the red, white, and blue colors applied to our spiritual freedom as well.
The RED represents the shedding of blood by our Savior for the forgiveness of sins.
The STRIPES tell us how we have been healed. I Peter 2:24 “by His (Jesus) wounds you have been healed.”
The WHITE indicates the righteousness that was given to us by Jesus, in exchange for our sin.
When I think of the BLUE color I am reminded of the beautiful blue sky that holds the stars, bold evidence of our Creator.
Our flag represents freedom for our country built on the foundation of Jesus Christ. When you look at the flags flying, will you think of our country’s freedom and be reminded again of our freedom through our Savior’s blood?
We are blessed to be Americans as well as a child as David writes of, “He who has dominion and rules over the nations.”
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, July 1st – Happy Canada Day! Celebrating 150 years!
Tuesday, July 4th – U.S. Independence Day!
Monday, July 10th – Presbyterian Women meet at Noon for lunch, then meeting at 12:30pm
Sunday, July 16th – Worship will be outside in the pavilion, followed by a picnic. Bring a dish to
share. Transportation will be provided for those who need.
Wednesday, July 19th – Men’s Action Group meets at 8am
Saturday, July 22nd – Family Supper in the Community Building – 5:30pm
Tuesday, August 1st – Newsletter Deadline
Choir Practice, Sunday School & Bible Study will resume in September.
Family night picnics at the pavilion will take place on 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 raised $3000.00! Thank you to everyone!
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)
