Calendar and Announcements for July 28

The Mission of the United Methodist Church is to go and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Here are some ways you can do so.

Bulletin Deadline: 5:00 Wednesdays
Events on the Charge
Today
• Nursery Church at CM: Donna Westfield and Jeff Nulton.
• 5:00 Dymond Hollow BBQ at parsonage; please bring meat for grill and chairs, sides and drinks will be provided.
• 6:00 Pickup softball game at the CM field.
Wednesday July 1
• Acts Bible Study 2; Chapters 2:1-8:4, The Witness in Jerusalem.
Thursday, July 2
• 6:30 PM CM Trustees
• 7:30 PM CM Admin. Council.
Sunday July 5
• Nursery Church at CM: Christopher Howell and Melinda Smith.
Monday, July 6
• 12:00 Lunch Bunch will meet at Perkins in Tunkhannock. Please call Margot if you are going, 333-4936.
Sunday, July 12
• Praise Band Worship in 11:00 service at CM: Andrew Berry preaches in all services.

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
http://www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/
For all events please call Doug or Nancy Jones at 333-4608 for more information or to RSVP.
July 4, 5:00, SWB Yankees Baseball at PNC Field (reservations necessary, see below!).
July 25, 10:00 Bish Bash at Sky Lake.
August 2, 8:00 Kingdom Bound Festival, at Darien Lake, NY.
August 14, 7:00 Bowling at Idle Hour Lanes, Scranton.

New Bibles: Dymond Hollow is purchasing updated Bibles for the pews. If you would like to buy one in honor of or in memory of a friend or loved one, they will cost $11.00. Please see Sally Wall or Shirley Pearn for more information. Orders will be taken though June 24.

Summer Events:
Several events are scheduled for this summer;
Sermon Series: Pastor Drew will preach a 7 week series on the Book of Acts, beginning June 28. A Bible study accompanying this series continues This Wednesday, July 1, at 7:00 at Center Moreland.
Book Discussions: You are invited for two informal discussions this summer. On July 30, we will discuss the book The Shack, by William Young. On August 27, we will discuss the book Velvet Elvis, by Rob Bell. Both book discussions begin at 7:00, and the site for each will be determined between Center Moreland and Dymond Hollow.

Praise Band: The band will play in the 11:00 service at CM on July 12 and August 9.

Green Churches Forum: Practical ideas on how congregations can save the earth! Hosted by the Wyoming Conference Social Justice Network (chaired by Eric Yetter), on Saturday, September 19 from 9:00-4:00pm at Elm Park UMC, Oneonta, NY.

Soldiers of Christ Night at the Ballpark! Come join us on Independence Day, July 4, as the SWB Yankees play the Pawtucket Red Sox! Tix are $9.50 for a lower level seat, a hat, a meal voucher for Domino’s pizza, a program, and a great fireworks display at the end of the game!

Stress: creates conditions that make the body vulnerable to disease and can speed the aging process. The Falls Senior Center (open weekdays 9 til 2) provides strategies for beating stress! 1. losing yourself in activities; 2. talk and laugh! 3. exercise; 4. eat a healthy, balanced meal. The Center is all about socializing, so visit or call 388-2623.

Wyoming County Senior Services: There is now a list of services available to senior citizens in Wyoming County. They are posted in the rear of the church (DH) or in the narthex (CM). Additional copies are available by request.

Ongoing Mission Projects, with contact people:
Red Bird Missionary Conference: Sheryl Phillips.
Crayon Can Project: www.crayoncan.com, or contact Melinda Smith.
Ink Cartridge Collection: Christopher Howell.