Saturday, January 31, 2009

Souper Bowl of Caring, Day 1






Here are some photos from the Soldiers for Christ's Service Blitz, in conjunction with the Souper Bowl of Caring. They split up and served in two places, with the younger bunch at Centermoreland Deli, and the older group at Thomas' Market in Tunkhannock.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Calendar and Announcements for February 1, 2009

Events on the Charge
Monday Feb. 2
• 12:00 Lunch Bunch meets at Seasons in Tunkhannock.
Tuesday Feb. 3
• 7:00 Confirmation Class at CM: Communion.
Thursday Feb. 5
• 6:30 Sunday School Teachers meeting with Pastor Drew, planning for Palm Sunday.
• 7:30 Center Moreland Administrative Council.
Thursday February 12
• 2:45 Worship at Meadows Nursing Center.
• 7:00 Confirmation at Center Moreland: Salvation.


Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
http://www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/
Feb 1 8:30A Souper Bowl of Caring Soup Pot Money Collection
Feb 7 10:00A SOC making fudge and flowers for Valentines
Feb 8 8:30A Pass out Valentines @ 8:30 and 11 services
Feb 22 4:00P SOC youth meeting
Mar 8 4:00P SOC youth group

Operation Worship Bibles: If you have taken a bible to inscribe to a soldier, please return it soon, so they may be sent!

Souper Bowl Of Caring: Soup & Sandwich Lunch on Super Bowl today, noon; SBC "SOUP POT" collection will also be taken at the doors following both worship services. Cash donations will go to the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre. Please return grocery bags with food donations by today, as well. Don't forget to write the price value of your groceries and the total number of canned goods on the outside of the bag. The youth will also be doing other mission service projects on Super Bowl weekend.

Carnations or Fudge! Orders are being taken by the CM youth through today, and will be distributed next week in worship. To place an order, see a member of the youth group or a leader, or fill out the form available in the Center Moreland narthex, insert it into a sandwich bag provided, and drop it in the box. Cash or check are accepted, please make checks payable to Soldiers for Christ. Thank you for your support!

2008 Offering Records: If you wish to have a record of your 2008 offerings for tax purposes, please call Bob Phillips.
Offering Envelopes: If you are wishing for 2009 Envelopes from Center Moreland, please call Bob Phillips.

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.

Lent Services:
Dates are set for the Wednesdays of Lent, all starting at 7:30. Locations are tentative!
• March 4th, at Lake Winola UMC
• March 11th at Falls UMC
• March 18 at Center Moreland UMC
• March 25 at Eatonville UMC
• April 1 at Evans Falls UMC
The theme will be the Old Testament passages from the lectionary, and the offering for the services will be taken for Mission Central, the UMCOR warehouse in Harrisburg. Weather Note: If Tunkhannock School district has closed the day of the service, the service is cancelled.

Special Class for Lent: This Lent, Pastor Drew will focusing on the book Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living, by Rueben P. Job. John Wesley’s words and thought can give us good guidance for how to live as Christians today by following three simple rules; Do no Harm, Do Good, and Stay in Love with God. Bishop Job’s basic text will be available at the beginning of Lent, and books for the class, for both youth and adults, which will be offered on Monday nights at 7:30, will be available as well.

Mark Your Calendars: Vacation Bible School, June 22-26! Get your game show hair ready!

Thank you to the volunteers from Center Moreland who have come out to clean the kitchen and fix the floor in the schoolhouse!

Friday, January 16, 2009

Calendar and Announcements for January 18, 2009

Events on the Charge
Monday, January 19

• 8:00 AM Center Moreland Work Party
• 7:00 PM DH Trustees and Admin Council.
Tuesday, January 20
• 7:30 Pastor Parish Relations meeting at Center Moreland.
Thursday January 22
• 7:00 Confirmation: Baptism
Tuesday January 27
• 7:30 Vacation Bible School meeting.
Thursday January 29
• Confirmation: The End of the World, and Life After Death

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/
Jan 25 4:00P SOC youth group meeting - MOVIE: Amazing Grace
Jan 31 9:30A Souper Bowl of Caring food drive
Feb 1 8:30A Souper Bowl of Caring Soup Pot Money Collection
Feb 7 10:00A SOC making fudge and flowers for Valentines
Feb 8 8:30A Pass out Valentines @ 8:30 and 11 services
Feb 22 4:00P SOC youth meeting
Mar 8 4:00P SOC youth group

Center Moreland Work Party: Jan. 19 beginning at 8 AM. Repair and some remodeling and in the ladies bathroom, floor issues in the schoolhouse, kitchen cleanup and reorganization. Any and all help is welcomed! Bring your own tools or cleaning supplies. Coffee and tea will be available all day, and if you come around lunchtime, please bring a bag lunch!

Operation Worship Bibles: If you have taken a bible to inscribe to a soldier, please return it soon, so they may be sent!

Souper Bowl Of Caring: Soup & Sandwich Lunch on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1, noon; bring your soup bowl & soup spoon, family & friends. What else can you bring? Check the sign-up sheet. SBC "SOUP POT" collection will also be taken at the doors following both worship services. Cash donations will go to the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre. Please return grocery bags with food donations by Sunday, Feb. 1st. Don't forget to write the price value of your groceries and the total number of canned goods on the outside of the bag. The youth will also be doing other mission service projects on Super Bowl weekend.

Carnations or Fudge! Orders are being taken by the CM youth between now and Feb. 1, and will be distributed on Feb. 8. To place an order, see a member of the youth group or a leader, or fill out the form available in the Center Moreland narthex, insert it into a sandwich bag provided, and drop it in the box. Cash or check are accepted, please make checks payable to Soldiers for Christ. Thank you for your support!

2008 Offering Records: If you wish to have a record of your 2008 Offerings for tax purposes, please cal Bob Phillips.
Offering Envelopes: If you are wishing for 2009 Envelopes from Center Moreland, please call Bob Phillips.

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.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Photos from the Youth Sledding Party





Saturday, January 10, 2009

Calendar and Announcements for January 11, 2009

The Mission of the United Methodist Church is to go and make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.

Bulletin Deadline: 5:00 Thursdays
Events on the Charge
Today
• 4:00-5:30 Soldiers for Christ at CM.
Saturday January 17
• 10:00 CM Sister Circle.
Monday, January 19
• 7:00 DH Trustees and Admin Council.
Tuesday, January 20
• 7:30 Pastor Parish Relations meeting at Center Moreland.
Tuesday January 27
• 7:30 Vacation Bible School meeting.

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
Click here to see their website
• 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
Please wear appropriate clothing this Sunday (Jan. 11)afternoon
for sledding and time in the snow!


Souper Bowl Of Caring: Soup & Sandwich Lunch on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 1, noon; bring your soup bowl & soup spoon, family & friends. What else can you bring? Check the sign-up sheet. SBC "SOUP POT" collection will also be taken at the doors following both worship services. Cash donations will go to the St. Vincent de Paul Soup Kitchen in Wilkes-Barre. Please return grocery bags with food donations by Sunday, Feb. 1st. Don't forget to write the price value of your groceries and the total number of canned goods on the outside of the bag. The youth will also be doing other mission service projects on Super Bowl weekend.

Carnations or Fudge! Orders are being taken by the CM youth between now and Feb. 1, and will be distributed on Feb. 8. To place an order, see a member of the youth group or a leader, or fill out the form available in the Center Moreland narthex, insert it into a sandwich bag provided, and drop it in the box. Cash or check are accepted, please make checks payable to Soldiers for Christ. Thank you for your support!

Offering Envelopes: If you are wishing for 2009 Envelopes from Center Moreland, please call Bob Phillips at 333-4226.

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.

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