Saturday, December 20, 2008

Calendar and Announcements for December 21

Events on the Charge

Christmas Eve
5:00 Dymond Hollow
7:00 Center Moreland
11:00 Center Moreland (Acoustic and Communion)

January 4, 2009
Epiphany Sunday, communion in all services
2-4 Wilkes Barre District Youth Epiphany Extravaganza, Trucksville UMC
Monday January 5
12:00 Lunch Bunch
Thursday January 8
6:30 CM Trustees
7:30 CM Administrative Council
Sunday January 11
4:00 Soldiers for Christ at CM.
Monday, January 19

7:00 DH Trustees and Admin Council

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
http://www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/
• Jan. 4, 2009 1:30 PM Epiphany Extravaganza at Trucksville UMC 2-4PM
• Jan. 11, 2009 4:00 PM SOC youth group meeting
• Jan. 25, 2009 4:00 PM SOC youth group meeting - Movie
• Jan. 31., 2009 9:30 AM Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive
• Feb. 1, 2009 8:30 AM Souper Bowl of Caring Soup Pot Money Collection
• Feb. 7, 2009 10:00AM SOC making fudge fna flowers for Valentines @ CUMC
• Feb. 22, 2009 8:30 AM Pass out Valentines @ 8:30 and 11:00 @CUMC
• Feb. 22, 2009 4:00 PM SOC youth group meeting @CUMC
• Mar. 8, 2009 4:00 PM SOC youth group meeting @CUMC

Crayon Can Project: We are collecting old and broken crayons. Rather than be thrown away and take decades to biodegrade, they will be melted and reformed into fun shapes, and given to special needs or sick children. For more information, please go to www.crayoncan.com, or contact Melinda Smith.

VIM Mission Trip to Louisiana: 1/3/09 to 1/11/09
Contact Pastor Drew.

Sister Circle - January 17 - 10:00 a.m. We do not have a theme yet—stay tuned!

Thursday, December 18, 2008

Second Family Visitation in January

For those people who will not be able to make the memorial service tomorrow in Scranton, because of the weather, Annette has agreed to a second visitation event in early January, which will be at Center Moreland UMC.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Update on Aimee's Memorial Service

1. I have added a new widget from MapQuest to enable people to print off their own directions, down the left side of the page. Type in your own address under "start", and under "end", type in 720 Delaware St., Scranton, PA 18509. Click on "get directions", and it will take you to a separate window, where the addresses will already be entered. Hit "get directions" again, and it will open up a second screen, where you can print off your directions. If you address doesn't work, type in Center Moreland, PA. It will start you from CM Corners.

Hard copies of the map will also be available starting at 6 PM on Wednesday from the Centermoreland Deli, and from inside the glass foyer at Center Moreland United Methodist.

2. Though the weather forecast seems problematic, it is the families' wish to continue as scheduled. They will certainly understand if you think it too hazardous to attend Friday night. You may still sign the condolence book at http://www.legacy.com/TheTimes-Tribune/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=121448753.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Memorial Service for Aimee Dickey

This is the best information I have at this time. Aimee's memorial service will be on Friday, December 19 at 5:30 at Asbury United Methodist Church, in Scranton. There will be a family visitation time from 4:00 to 5:30 at the same site.

Sermon Link

Please Click here to link to pastor Drew's sermon from yesterday

Friday, December 12, 2008

Calendar and Announcements for December 14

Events on the Charge
Sunday December 14
• Caroling at Center Moreland after 11:00 worship.
Tuesday December 16
• 6:30 CM Christmas Play rehearsal.
Saturday December 20
• 10-12 CM Christmas Play Dress Rehearsal
• 630 CM Christmas Play Cast Call
• 7:00 Play Performance in the CM sanctuary

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
http://www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/


Charge Christmas Schedule
Dec. 14: 12:00 Center Moreland Christmas Caroling.
Dec. 20: 7:00 Center Moreland Christmas Play (Cast call at 6:30).
Christmas Eve
5:00 Dymond Hollow
7:00 Center Moreland
11:00 Center Moreland (Acoustic and Communion)


Center Moreland Children's’ Christmas Play Titled Santa Gives Back Christmas, this is a short play with lots of music, cute kids in pajamas, elves and reindeer. There’s even Santa! The last rehearsal is at 6:30 PM on Tuesday Dec.16. Dress rehearsal is Dec. 20, from 10-12, and the cast call is at 6:30 for a performance at 7:00.

Advent Family Candles Once again, we will be offering the opportunity for families and individuals to have their own Advent candle displayed in the sanctuary during Advent. IF you have not yet put a candle out, please feel welcome to!

Advent Wreath candle lighters: If you would like to participate in Advent worship by lighting the advent candle, please call or e-mail Pastor Drew. Both families and individuals, and all ages are invited to participate. There are still one or two slots left!

Crayon Can Project: We are collecting old and broken crayons. Rather than be thrown away and take decades to biodegrade, they will be melted and reformed into fun shapes, and given to special needs or sick children. For more information, please go to www.crayoncan.com, or contact Melinda Smith.

VIM Mission Trip to Louisiana: 1/3/09 to 1/11/09
Contact Pastor Drew.

Friday, December 5, 2008

Calendar and Announcements for the Week of December 7

Events on the Charge
Tuesday December 9
• 6:00 Women’s Gathering at Pickett’s Charge, please see below for reservation information.
• 6:30 Christmas Play Rehearsal at Center Moreland.
Thursday December 11
• 10:00 Bible Study at Laverne Logan’s, Please call 333-4354 for directions.
• 2:45 worship at Meadows Nursing Center.
Saturday December 13• 11:00 Center Moreland Christmas Basket assembly.
• 7:00 Dymond Hollow Christmas Party.
Sunday December 14
• Caroling at Center Moreland after 11:00 worship.
Tuesday December 16
• 6:30 CM Christmas Play rehearsal.
Saturday December 20

• 10-12 CM Christmas Play Dress Rehearsal
• 630 CM Christmas Play Cast Call
• 7:00 Play Performance in the CM sanctuary

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ

http://www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/


Charge Christmas Schedule

Dec. 13: Christmas Basket Assembly at Center Moreland
Dec. 13: 7:00 Dymond Hollow Christmas party.
Dec. 14: 12:00 Center Moreland Christmas Caroling.
Dec. 20: 7:00 Center Moreland Christmas Play (Cast call at 6:30).
Christmas Eve
5:00 Dymond Hollow
7:00 Center Moreland
11:00 Center Moreland (Acoustic and Communion)


Center Moreland Childrens’ Christmas Play Titled Santa Gives Back Christmas, this is a short play with lots of music, cute kids in pajamas, elves and reindeer. There’s even Santa! The rehearsal schedule is (all at 6:30 PM): Tuesday Dec. 9 and Tuesday Dec. 16. Dress rehearsal is Dec. 20, from 10-12, and the cast call is at 6:30 for a performance at 7:00.

Advent Family Candles Once again, we will be offering the opportunity for families and individuals to have their own Advent candle displayed in the sanctuary during Advent. Please make every effort to have your candle, preferably non-or -lightly scented, on the display table that day!
Advent Wreath candle lighters: If you would like to participate in Advent worship by lighting the advent candle, please call or e-mail Pastor Drew. Both families and individuals, and all ages are invited to participate. There are still one or two weeks left, as well as Christmas eve.

Crayon Can Project: We are collecting old and broken crayons. Rather than be thrown away and take decades to biodegrade, they will be melted and reformed into fun shapes, and given to special needs or sick children. For more information, please go to www.crayoncan.com, or contact Melinda Smith.

Dymond Hollow: If you have an address change, please let the membership committee (Pauline Scott, LaVerne Logan, or Kathy Faux) know. This includes newly assigned addresses for 911.

Remember our Friends: Previous listings for “Remember our Friends” is now posted and in the Narthex, or in the back of the church. In addition, our list of Military is also posted there.

Sight and Sound Trip: the trip on March 14 has been cancelled.

The Annual Advent Gathering of the women of our neighboring churches will be at Pickett’s Charge on December 9 at 6 PM. Everyone is asked to bring 3 wrapped gifts for Crazy Bingo. To make a reservation, please call LaVerne at 333-4332, or Sally at 675-2325.

VIM (Volunteers in Mission)trip to Louisiana:
1/3/09-1/11/09. for more information, please contact Pastor Drew.

Sermon Link

Please click here for Pastor Drew's sermon from last Sunday.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Special Announcement

As of Nov. 30, the trip to Sight and Sound in March has been cancelled.