The Center Moreland Charge

Soldiers of Christ Youth Group Calendar of Events

2009-11-09T15:38:00.002-05:00

November 21st Trimming the Church Christmas Tree @5:30pm
November 22nd Youth Mission Cookie Bake @12:30pm
November 28th Trip to view Christmas Train on Nicholson Bridge @5:30pm
December 12th Sunday School Christmas Program @7pm
December 20th Christmas Caroling @12:30
January 8th Meeting (Beginning to sell Valentine's Day Fudge & Carnations @7pm
January 22nd Kingdom Bound Dinner (talk about Easter Candy @6:30pm
February 6th Souper Bowl Blitz (more info to follow)
February 7th Valentine's Day orders due
February 12th Make and put together fudge & flowers
February 14th Pass out Valentines Day fudge & flowers at 8:30am & 11am Worship Services

Announcements and Calendar for November 8

2009-11-07T19:55:00.001-05:00

Events on the Charge
• Nov 8 2:30 – Dedication of Flag in Centermoreland
• Nov 9 Lunch Bunch – Really Cooking, Dallas
• Nov 21 CM Tree Decorating 5:30 PM
• Nov 22 Youth Mission Cookie Bake – following 11:00 Service
• Nov 25 Thanksgiving Eve Service 7:00 PM Dymond Hollow
• Nov 29 First Sunday of Advent (Communion)

FLOWERS – Flowers on the alter are given in loving memory of Andrew Thomas Pohonche by his family.

Flag Dedication ceremony – 2:30 PM at the Honor Roll in Centermoreland. All are invited, especially veterans. Refreshments at the church following the ceremony.

Lunch Bunch – Nov 9, 12:00 noon Really Cooking, Dallas. Please bring packaged cookies for prison ministries. Call Margot if you plan to attend.

It's Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Time. PACK & PRAY. Year # 13 for CM Shoe boxes due NO later than Sunday, Nov. 15. Dedication on Sun., Nov. 15th at the 11 o'clock service. Franklin Graham: "Every shoe box offers an opportunity to share the GOOD NEWS of the Savior with a hurting child."
Pick up your flyers on the back table.

Church Family Tree – Nov 21 CM will be decorating the church and tree for the Advent season. Bring an ornament for the tree that is meaningful to you and/or your family. If you want the ornament back after Christmas, put a tag on it with your name. Ornaments can be left in the back of the church before Nov 21st. Please come and help decorate. A sign up sheet is in the back of the church for a light supper of soup and sandwiches.

Youth Mission Cookie Bake, Sunday, Nov. 22 following 11 o'clock worship. For 6th grade and up! WE NEED LOTS & LOTS of COOKIES.

Advent Candles – CM Nov 29, Dec 6, 13, 20, 24 Lighting of the Advent Candles. Families and friends that would like to do reading and light the candle of the week please contact Meg Venn. We need people for each week from both 8:30 and 11:00 services.

Family Advent Candles – CM - As in the past we ask you to bring in a family candle that you may light before church service during Advent. If you want your candle back, please put your name on it. PLEASE – NO SCENTED CANDLES!

Nursery Church – CM – We need you! The Worship Committee is seeking a motivated person to chair this program. There will be a new curriculum in 2010 that needs someone to guide it! Please contact Meg Venn if you have questions.

It’s a Boy!!! Grandma, Cindy Dymond proudly announces the birth of Max William Casey, son of Jen and Jim Casey.

Benefit Concert for the Cottle Family – November 15th 2PM at the Great Hall at Wyoming Seminary.

Entertainment Book – DH has Entertainment Books for sale at $20.00 each. Please call Alice Green.

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

Calendar and Announcements for October 4

2009-09-30T21:26:00.001-04:00

Events on the Charge
• Oct 5 Lunch Bunch – Marks Restaurant (Rt 6 Laceyville/Wylusing)
• Oct 5 7:30 PM Building & Facilities Meeting CM
• Oct 7 8:00 PPRC at CM
• Oct 12 DH Trustees Meeting 7:00 PM, Admin 7:30 PM
• Oct 17 DH Roast Beef Dinner
• Oct 18 Sister Circle Fun Day 2-4 CM

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
http://www.myspace.com/weararesoldiersofchrist
For all events please call Doug or Nancy Jones for more information or to RSVP.
Oct 4 1:30 PM Fall Festival @ Sky Lake, NY

Sister Circle – Sunday October 18 from 2-4 pm at Center Moreland. All women 18 and over are invited.

CM Newsletter – Nov-Dec issue is just around the corner. Christopher Howell wants you to submit information for this publication by 10/18/09. Please email chowell1489@yahoo.com

Special Prayer Group – Beginning Thursday, 7PM, and continuing weekly, there will be a prayer group meeting at Center Moreland to pray for Donna Cottle, the Cottle family, and other issues that matter to the community. All are invited.

Entertainment Book – DH has Entertainment Books for sale at $20.00 each. Please call Alice Green.

Facebook! For those of you have joined Facebook, there is a group for Center Moreland UMC. Come join us!

New Conference Information Session for the Wilkes Barre District: As we join with the Central Pennsylvania Conference in 2010 to become Susquehanna* Conference is November 11, 2009.

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

Announcement and Calendar for August 2

2009-07-31T09:38:00.003-04:00

Events on the Charge
• August 3 Lunch Bunch – Ardee’s in Falls
• August 6 7:30 PM CM Administrative Board Meeting
• August 8 Welch Cookie Bake – Benefit for Cottle Family
• August 11 7:00 PM PPR Meeting at Dymond Hollow
• August 23 3:00 CM Summer Fun Day
• August 29 CM Sunday School Yard Sale – details below
• August 30 CM Sunday School Rally Day 9:45-10:45
• Sept 11 Benefit Dinner for Donna Cottle and Family!

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.
August 2 8:00 Kingdom Bound Festival Darien Lake, NY
August 14 7:00 Bowling Idle Hour Lanes, Scranton

Look at conference events on Cpenn and Wyoming Co. sites

Welsh Cookie Sale (for Pastor Drew, Donna, & Josiah) Saturday, Aug. 8 Sign up sheet for orders. Due by Sunday, Aug 2. Can you help? Call Sheryl.

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

God’s Calling Event for Adults: August 15th Mechanicsburg, PA. This is an event for adults discerning a call to the Ordained Ministry. Detailed information is available at the back of the church.

Benefit Dinner –Chicken ‘n Biscuits - for Donna Cottle & Family Sept 11th 5-7 PM at the Northmoreland Fire Department. For reservations call Marge Coolbaugh or Meg Venn 333-1016.

Sunday School Yard Sale: The Christian Education Committee will be sponsoring a yard sale. The sale will take place on the church grounds, rain or shine, on Saturday, August 29, From 9-3. Proceeds will be for the Sky Lake Fund and the Sunday School. To reserve your space the cost is $10 and $15 if we provide a table. To reserve your space call 333 - 4932 or 639 - 2341. Deadline for reserving space/table is Saturday, August 22. We request "no early birds" please.

Sunday School Rally Day on Sunday, August 30, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Appearing at the event will be well know ventriloquist Susan Klein and her "Special Friends."

Visitation Team - Anyone interested in being part of a visitation team please contact Darcy Berry.

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.
Wilkes Barre District Information Session for Susquehanna Conference is November 11, 2009.

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

Calendar and Announcement for July 26

2009-07-24T22:04:00.001-04:00

Events on the Charge
• August 3 Lunch Bunch – Ardee’s in Falls 12:00 noon
• August 6 7:30 PM CM Administrative Board Meeting
• August 8 Welch Cookie Bake – Benefit for Cottle Family
• August 23 3:00 CM Summer Fun Day
• August 29 CM Sunday School Yard Sale – details below
• August 30 CM Sunday School Rally Day 9:45-10:45
• Sept 11 Benefit Dinner for Donna Cottle and Family – save the date!

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 25 10:00 Bish Bash Sky Lake
August 2 8:00 Kingdom Bound Festival Darien Lake, NY
August 14 7:00 Bowling Idle Hour Lanes, Scranton

Look at conference events on Cpenn and Wyoming Co. sites

Welsh Cookie Sale (for Pastor Drew, Donna, & Josiah) Saturday, Aug. 8 Sign up sheet for orders. Due by Sunday, Aug 2. Can you help? Call Sheryl.

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

God’s Calling Event for Adults: August 15th Mechanicsburg, PA. This is an event for adults discerning a call to the Ordained Ministry. Detailed information is available at the back of the church.

Sunday School Yard Sale: The Christian Education Committee will be sponsoring a yard sale. The sale will take place on the church grounds, rain or shine, on Saturday, August 29, From 9-3. Proceeds will be for the Sky Lake Fund and the Sunday School. To reserve your space the cost is $10 and $15 if we provide a table. To reserve your space call 333 - 4932 or 639 - 2341. Deadline for reserving space/table is Saturday, August 22.We request "no early birds" please.

Sunday School Rally Day on Sunday, August 30, 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. Appearing at the event will be well know ventriloquist Susan Klein and her "Special Friends."

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.

Wilkes Barre District Information Session for Susquehanna Conference is November 11, 2009.

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

Calendar and Announcements for July 19

2009-07-17T12:10:00.002-04:00

Events on the Charge
• August 6 7:30 PM CM Administrative Board Meeting
• August 23 3:00 CM Summer Fun Day
• August 29 CM Yard Sale – save the date put on by Sunday School

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
http://www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/
For all events please call Doug or Nancy Jones for more information or to RSVP.
July 25 10:00 Bish Bash Sky Lake
August 2 8:00 Kingdom Bound Festival Darien Lake, NY
August 14 7:00 Bowling Idle Hour Lanes, Scranton

Look at conference events on Cpenn and Wyoming co. sites

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

God’s Calling Event for Adults: August 15th Mechanicsburg, PA. This is an event for adults discerning a call to the Ordained Ministry. Detailed information is available at the back of the church.

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.

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.

Wilkes Barre District Information Session for Susquehanna Conference is November 11, 2009.

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.

Donna Cottle, University of PA Med. Ct, 34th and Spruce, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Web sight: www.caringbridge.org/visit/dcottle

Calendar and Announcements for July 12

2009-07-09T22:53:00.002-04:00

Events on the Charge
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 for more information or to RSVP.
July 25 10:00 Bish Bash Sky Lake
August 2 8:00 Kingdom Bound Festival Darien Lake, NY
August 14 7:00 Bowling Idle Hour Lanes, Scranton

Look at conference events on Cpenn and Wyoming co. sites

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 Next Wednesday, July 15, at 7:00 at Center Moreland. (new schedule TBA)

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 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.
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.

Calendar and Announcement for July 5

2009-07-03T23:32:00.003-04:00

Events on the Charge
Today
• 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.
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 for more information or to RSVP.
July 25 10:00 Bish Bash Sky Lake
August 2 8:00 Kingdom Bound Festival Darien Lake, NY
August 14 7:00 Bowling Idle Hour Lanes, Scranton

Flower Dedication: The white roses on the altar are in memory of Janet Gay Brown and others who have lived with diabetes; the pink roses are in honor of those who live with diabetes.

Look at conference events on Cpenn and Wyoming co. sites

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 Next Wednesday, July 15, 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.
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.

Dymond Hollow's Picnic

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Photos from Center Morelands' 2009 Vacation Bible School

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Calendar and Announcements for July 28

2009-06-27T14:16:00.002-04:00

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.

Calendar and Announcements for June 21

2009-06-19T15:28:00.002-04:00

Events on the Charge
Today
• Alice Green giving Annual Conference report in all services.
• Fathers’ Day coffee in churchyard at CM during the Sunday School hour
• Nursery Church at CM: Nancy Jones and Toni Chalker.
• VBS setup at CM after church, and later in the afternoon.
• 6:00 Softball game at Center Moreland.
Monday June 22-Friday June 26
• 9-12 Center Moreland’s VBS “Studio Go!”
Wednesday June 24
• 7:00 Acts Bible Study: Chapter 1: 1-26, Early Christian Community.
Friday June 26
• 7:00 Vacation Bible School Parents’ Program at CM.
Sunday June 28
• 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.
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.

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
http://www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/
For all events please call Doug or Nancy Jones 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 Sky Lake
August 2 8:00 Kingdom Bound Festival Darien Lake, NY
August 14 7:00 Bowling 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.

Studio Go! Game Show; Vacation Bible School at Center Moreland United Methodist Church. This week! Tomorrow’s session starts at 8:30, for registration, and the rest of the days start at 9. There will be a parents’ program on Friday evening. Each day at Studio Go! Game Show, the children and youth will participate in the large group-music, skits, Bible stories, crafts, refreshments, games, and special mission projects where the children will be encouraged and motivated to go out and serve others. The Bible stories will be applied to their everyday life. The challenges will help the kids : Go Lead! Go Risk! Go Tell! Go Obey! Go Serve! and to understand how God works in their lives of those who trust Him. Preregistration is strongly encouraged for planning purposes and supplies. Please preregister, if possible, today, to Meg Venn.
Donations for Crafts needed for VBS: Please keep all of your
• Pringles’ canisters
• Lays‘ canisters
• Crystal Light canisters
• plastic coffee cans
• small margarine containers, all of the above with lids!

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 begins This Wednesday, June 24, 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.

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.

Calendar and Announcements for the week of June 14

2009-06-13T13:06:00.003-04:00

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
• Center Moreland’s VBS Registrations Due.
• Nursery Church at CM: Gail Quick and Denise Hackling
Tuesday-Thursday, June 16-18
• 7:00 Teen VBS and set-up at Center Moreland
Sunday, June 21
• Alice Green giving Annual Conference report in all services
• Nursery Church at CM: Nancy Jones and Toni Chalker
Monday June 22-Friday June 26
• 9-12 Center Moreland’s VBS “Studio Go!”

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 Sky Lake
August 2 8:00 Kingdom Bound Festival Darien Lake, NY
August 14 7:00 Bowling 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.

Studio Go! Game Show; Vacation Bible School at Center Moreland United Methodist Church. The dates are June 22 - 26. Monday’s session starts at 8:30, for registration, and the rest of the days start at 9. There will be a parents’ program on Friday evening. Each day at Studio Go! Game Show, the children and youth will participate in the large group-music, skits, Bible stories, crafts, refreshments, games, and special mission projects where the children will be encouraged and motivated to go out and serve others. The Bible stories will be applied to their everyday life. The challenges will help the kids : Go Lead! Go Risk! Go Tell! Go Obey! Go Serve! and to understand how God works in their lives of those who trust Him. Preregistration is strongly encouraged for planning purposes and supplies. Please preregister, if possible, today, to Meg Venn at 333-1016.
Donations for Crafts needed for VBS: Please keep all of your
• Pringles’ canisters
• Lays‘ canisters
• Crystal Light canisters
• plastic coffee cans
• small margarine containers, all of the above with lids!
Also: 1/3 of a yard of cloth, %100 cotton, brightly colored.

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 begins on Wednesday June 24, 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.

Lower Wyo. County Food Pantry: Center Moreland will be collecting food items for the food pantry at Lake Winola UMC through the month of May. The food pantry now serves folks in our area (Center Moreland & Dymond Hollow). Call 586-1433 or 378-2492 for info.

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.

Calendar and Announcements for June 7

2009-06-04T16:37:00.001-04:00

Events on the Charge
Today
• Communion in all services
• Nursery church: Debbie James, Sarah Schoonover and Kandis Venn.
• Tristan Bethel’s Graduation Party, church pavilion, 2:00.
Thursday June 11
• 7:30 Center Moreland Admin. Council.
Saturday June 13
• Graduation Party for Sammy Lynn, 12:00 at the Skoronski’s, 13 Skoronski Ln., Tunkhannock.
Sunday June 14
• Center Moreland’s VBS Registrations Due.
• Nursery Church: Gail Quick and Denise Hackling
Monday June 22-Friday June 26
• Center Moreland’s VBS “Studio Go!”

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 Sky Lake
August 2 8:00 Kingdom Bound Festival Darien Lake, NY
August 14 7:00 Bowling Idle Hour Lanes, Scranton

Flower Dedication: The white roses on the altar from Carlton Brown and are in memory of those who have lived with congenital heart disease; the red roses are in honor of those who currently live with congenital heart disease. “I view my CHD as a challenge...not a curse.” --Marilyn Petrosie.

Fitch Cemetery Association meeting TODAY at 2:30, at the cemetery.

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.

Studio Go! Game Show; Vacation Bible School at Center Moreland United Methodist Church. The dates are June 22 - 26. Monday’s session starts at 8:30, for registration, and the rest of the days start at 9. There will be a parents’ program on Friday evening. Each day at Studio Go! Game Show, the children and youth will participate in the large group-music, skits, Bible stories, crafts, refreshments, games, and special mission projects where the children will be encouraged and motivated to go out and serve others. The Bible stories will be applied to their everyday life. The challenges will help the kids : Go Lead! Go Risk! Go Tell! Go Obey! Go Serve! and to understand how God works in their lives of those who trust Him. Preregistration is strongly encouraged for planning purposes and supplies. Please preregister, if possible, by June 14th to Meg Venn at 333 1016.
Donations for Crafts needed for VBS: Please keep all of your Pringles’ or Lays‘ canisters with lids, Crystal Light beverage canisters with lids, plastic coffee cans with lids, and small margarine containers with lids.

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.

Lower Wyo. County Food Pantry: Center Moreland will be collecting food items for the food pantry at Lake Winola UMC through the month of May. The food pantry now serves folks in our area (Center Moreland & Dymond Hollow). Call 586-1433 or 378-2492 for info.

WRGN Yard Sale: Saturday, June 6, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Barb & Art Saxe Farm, Bethel Hill Road, Rickett's Glen St. Park (near Mary Clemow's home). Please contact Sheryl for info.

Great Fifty Days: The Wyoming conference is taking the 2009 Offering for both Haiti Partnership and Friends of Zimbabwe. Our gifts will be presented at this year’s Annual Conference in Scranton. There is a container for your donations.

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. Note, Red bird Sunday is next week!
Crayon Can Project: www.crayoncan.com, or contact Melinda Smith.
Ink Cartridge Collection: Christopher Howell.

Calendar and Announcements for May 31

2009-05-29T22:33:00.002-04:00

Today
• Confirmation Sunday at 11:00 service!
• Potluck luncheon honoring confirmands at Center Moreland after 11:00 service.
Thursday June 4-Saturday, June 6
• Pastor Drew away at Annual Conference in Scranton.
Thursday June 11
• 7:30 Center Moreland Admin. Council.
Sunday June 14
• Center Moreland’s VBS Registrations Due.
Monday June 22-Friday June 26
• Center Moreland’s VBS “Studio Go!”

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
http://www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/
Covered Dish Dinner: Today, following 11 o'clock worship at Center Moreland, honoring our Confirmands from both churches! Bring a dish, beverage, or dessert to share and your own place setting.

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.

Studio Go! Game Show; Vacation Bible School at Center Moreland United Methodist Church. The dates are June 22 - 26. Monday’s session starts at 8:30, for registration, and the rest of the days start at 9. There will be a parents’ program on Friday evening. Each day at "Studio Go! Game Show," the children and youth will participate in the large group-music, skits, Bible stories, crafts, refreshments, games, and special mission projects where the children will be encouraged and motivated to go out and serve others. The Bible stories will be applied to their everyday life. The challenges will help the kids : Go Lead! Go Risk! Go Tell! Go Obey! Go Serve! and to understand how God works in their lives of those who trust Him. Preregistration is strongly encouraged for planning purposes and supplies. Please preregister, if possible, by June 14th to Meg Venn.

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.

Graduation Celebration - Please join the Venn family in celebrating Stefen’s high school graduation on Saturday, June 6 - from noon on. At the Venn's, on Rt 292 approx 2 miles west of Creamery Rd.

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.

Lower Wyo. County Food Pantry: Center Moreland will be collecting food items for the food pantry at Lake Winola UMC through the month of May. The food pantry now serves folks in our area (Center Moreland & Dymond Hollow). Call 586-1433 or 378-2492 for info.

WRGN Yard Sale: Saturday, June 6, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Barb & Art Saxe Farm, Bethel Hill Road, Rickett's Glen St. Park (near Mary Clemow's home). Please contact Sheryl for info.

Great Fifty Days: The Wyoming conference is taking the 2009 Offering for both Haiti Partnership and Friends of Zimbabwe. Our gifts will be presented at this year’s Annual Conference in Scranton. There is a container for your donations.

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. Note, Red bird Sunday is next week!
Crayon Can Project: www.crayoncan.com, or contact Melinda Smith.
Ink Cartridge Collection: Christopher Howell.

Calendar and Announcements for the week of May 24

2009-05-23T14:56:00.001-04:00

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: Christopher Howell and Melinda Smith.
Tuesday May 26
• 7:00 VBS progress meeting at CM.
Wednesday May 27
• 7:00 PPR meeting at Center Moreland.
Sunday May 31
• Confirmation Sunday at 11:00 service! Everyone Wear Red!
• Potluck luncheon honoring confirmands at Center Moreland after 11:00 service.
Thursday, June 4-Saturday, June 6
• Pastor Drew away at Annual Conference in Scranton.
Thursday June 11
• 7:30 Center Moreland Admin. Council.
Sunday June 14
• Center Moreland’s VBS Registrations Due.
Monday June 22-Friday June 26• Center Moreland’s VBS “Studio Go!”

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

Covered Dish Dinner: Sunday, May 31 following 11 o'clock worship at Center Moreland, honoring our Confirmands from both churches! Bring a dish, beverage, or dessert to share and your own place setting.

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.

Studio Go! Game Show; Vacation Bible School at Center Moreland United Methodist Church. The dates are June 22 - 26. Monday’s session starts at 8:30, for registration, and the rest of the days start at 9. There will be a parents’ program on Friday evening. Each day at "Studio Go! Game Show," the children and youth will participate in the large group-music, skits, Bible stories, crafts, refreshments, games, and special mission projects where the children will be encouraged and motivated to go out and serve others. The Bible stories will be applied to their everyday life. The challenges will help the kids : Go Lead! Go Risk! Go Tell! Go Obey! Go Serve! and to understand how God works in their lives of those who trust Him. Preregistration is strongly encouraged for planning purposes and supplies. Please preregister, if possible, by June 14th to Meg Venn at 333 1016.

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.

Calling all kids! Saturday morning cartoons and breakfast, in pajamas, at Center Moreland, on Saturday May 30, from 9-12.

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.

Lower Wyo. County Food Pantry: Center Moreland will be collecting food items for the food pantry at Lake Winola UMC through the month of May. The food pantry now serves folks in our area (Center Moreland & Dymond Hollow). Call 586-1433 or 378-2492 for info.

WRGN Yard Sale: Saturday, June 6, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Barb & Art Saxe Farm, Bethel Hill Road, Rickett's Glen St. Park (near Mary Clemow's home). Please contact Sheryl for info.

Great Fifty Days: The Wyoming conference is taking the 2009 Offering for both Haiti Partnership and Friends of Zimbabwe. Our gifts will be presented at this year’s Annual Conference in Scranton. There is a container for your donations.

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 at CM, with contact people:
Red Bird Missionary Conference: Sheryl Phillips. Note, Red bird Sunday is next week!
Crayon Can Project: www.crayoncan.com, or contact Melinda Smith.
Ink Cartridge Collection: Christopher Howell.

Special Notice: Dymond Hollow BBQ

2009-05-16T16:01:00.001-04:00

This Sunday's BBQ for Dymond Hollow at the Center Moreland parsonage has been postoned until either June 28 or July 12.

Calendar and Announcements for the Week of May 17

2009-05-14T14:40:00.005-04:00

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

Monday May 18
• Pastor Drew to Annual Conference Clergy session at Sky Lake.
• 7:00 Dymond Hollow Trustees and Admin Council.
Tuesday May 19
• 7:00 Pastor Parish Relations at Dymond Hollow.
Thursday May 21
• 2:45 Worship at Meadows Nursing Center.
• 7:00 Confirmation at CM: Missions

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
http://www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/
May 17 4p-5:30p SOC Fudge Making
May 19 7a-7p Election Day Meals at Church
May 19 8a til sold out Election Day Bake Sale at Northmoreland Twp. Fire Hall

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 (Oneonta, NY) UMC.

Calling all kids! Saturday morning cartoons and breakfast, in pajamas, at Center Moreland, on Saturday May 30, from 9-12.

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!

Lower Wyo. County Food Pantry: Center Moreland will be collecting food items for the food pantry at Lake Winola UMC through the month of May. The food pantry now serves folks in our area (Center Moreland & Dymond Hollow). Call 586-1433 or 378-2492 for info.

Welsh Cookie Make: Monday, May 18 (early a.m.), these will be sold at the Election Day Bake Sale on May 19.

WRGN Yard Sale: Saturday, June 6, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Barb & Art Saxe Farm, Bethel Hill Road, Rickett's Glen St. Park (near Mary Clemow's home). Please contact Sheryl for info.

Great Fifty Days: The Wyoming conference is taking the 2009 Offering for both Haiti Partnership and Friends of Zimbabwe. Our gifts will be presented at this year’s Annual Conference in Scranton. There is a container for your donations.

Pastor Parish Relations: Please note the change of date for the next meeting, from May 12 to May 19. Still scheduled for 7:00 at Dymond Hollow.

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.

Center Moreland Ongoing Mission Projects, with contact people:
Red Bird Missionary Conference: Sheryl Phillips. Note, Red bird Sunday is next week!
Crayon Can Project: www.crayoncan.com, or contact Melinda Smith.
Ink Cartridge Collection: Christopher Howell.

Mission Central needs: The following items are needed to build UMCOR Health Kits: Hand towels, nail clippers, nail files, 1 gallon “ziplock” bags, tooth brushes. For UMCOR School Kits: 12" rulers. For UMCOR Layette Kits: 100% cotton receiving blankets. Donations may be brought or shipped to Mission Central, 5 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.

Calendar and Announcements for the Week of May 3

2009-05-02T14:56:00.002-04:00

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
Monday May 4
• 12:00 Lunch Bunch, Pink Apple in Tunkhannock.
Tuesday May 5
• 7:00 Confirmation at CM: Worship.
Thursday May 7
• National Day of Prayer (see below for schedule)
• 6:30 CM Trustees
• 7:30 CM Admin. Council
Sunday May 10 (Mothers’ Day)
• Nursery Church: Nancy Jones and Toni Chalker
• Youth lead worship at CM 11:00.
Thursday May 14
• 7:00 Confirmation at CM (Social Principles)
Sunday May 17
• Nursery Church: Donna Westfield and Jane Psolka
• CM Praise Team at 11:00
• Dymond Hollow BBQ at Parsonage
Monday May 18
• 7:00 Dymond Hollow Trustees and Admin Council
Tuesday May 19
• 7:00 Pastor Parish Relations at Dymond Hollow

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
http://www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/
Today! 4p-5:30p SOC youth meeting
May 10 9:30a-10:45am Mother's Day Breakfast
May 10 11am SOC church service
May 17 4p-5:30p SOC Fudge Making
May 19 7a-7p Election Day Meals at Church
May 19 8a til sold out Election Day Bake Sale at Northmoreland Twp. Fire Hall

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!

Postal Service "Stamp Out Hunger" , Saturday, May 9. Please put your non-perishable donations out at your mailboxes for your mailman to pick up.
In addition, Center Moreland will be collecting food items for the Lower Wyo. County Food Pantry at Lake Winola UMC through the month of May. The food pantry now serves folks in our area (Center Moreland & Dymond Hollow). Call 586-1433 or 378-2492 for info.

Welsh Cookie Make: Monday, May 18 (early a.m.), these will be sold at the Election Day Bake Sale on May 19.

WRGN Yard Sale: Saturday, June 6, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., at Barb & Art Saxe Farm, Bethel Hill Road, Rickett's Glen St. Park (near Mary Clemow's home). Please contact Sheryl for info.

Northmoreland Twp. Spring Clean Up: Friday, May 8, 2009, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, and Saturday, May 9; 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM. A truck load is $20, and major appliances are $5 each. No tires, household trash, or building materials, please! For more info, call NM Twp. Office at 333-4057.

Great Fifty Days: The Wyoming conference is taking the 2009 Offering for both Haiti Partnership and Friends of Zimbabwe. Our gifts will be presented at this year’s Annual Conference in Scranton. There is a container for your donations.

Pastor Parish Relations: Please note the change of date for the next meeting, from May 12 to May 19. Still scheduled for 7:30 at Dymond Hollow.

Falls Senior Center: If you wish to sign a petition to keep the Falls Senior Center open, please see John or Darlene Headley, or call them at 333-4825.

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. Note, Red bird Sunday is next week!
Crayon Can Project: www.crayoncan.com, or contact Melinda Smith.
Ink Cartridge Collection: Christopher Howell.

Mission Central needs: The following items are needed to build UMCOR Health Kits: Hand towels, nail clippers, nail files, 1 gallon “ziplock” bags, tooth brushes. For UMCOR School Kits: 12" rulers. For UMCOR Layette Kits:
100% cotton receiving blankets. Donations may be brought or shipped to Mission Central, 5 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.

Praise Band Worship Leadership: The schedule for the spring is as follows:
May 17, June 14.

National Day of Prayer: Thursday, May 7. The schedule is: 6 a.m., Quiet Prayer Time; 7 a.m., Prayer Breakfast (please sign the sign up sheet or call Sheryl, 333-4226); 8 a.m., Prayer Service. This years theme is: Prayer....America's Hope. "May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in You." Psalm 33:22.

Calendar and Announcements for April 26

2009-04-21T18:18:00.001-04:00

Events on the Charge
Monday, April 27
• Vacation Bible School meeting at CM.
Thursday, April 30
• Confirmation at CM: Creeds.
Sunday May 3
• Communion in all services (Red Bird Sunday!)
• CM Nursery Church: Gail Quick, Denise Hackling.
Monday May 4
• 12:00 Lunch Bunch, Pink Apple in Tunkhannock.
Tuesday May 5
• 7:00 Confirmation at CM: Worship.
Thursday May 7
• National Day of Prayer (see below for schedule)
• 6:30 CM Trustees
• 7:30 CM Admin. Council

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
http://www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/
May 3 4p-5:30p SOC youth meeting
May 10 9:30a-10:45am Mother's Day Breakfast
May 10 11am SOC church service
May 17 4p-5:30p SOC Fudge Making
May 19 7a-7p Election Day Meals at Church
May 19 8a til sold out Election Day Bake Sale at Northmoreland Twp. Fire Hall

Pastor Parish Relations: Please note the change of date for the next meeting, from May 12 to May 19. Still scheduled for 7:30 at Dymond Hollow.

Falls Senior Center: If you wish to sign a petition to keep the Falls Senior Center open, please see John or Darlene Headley, or call them at 333-4825.

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. Note, Red bird Sunday is next week!
Crayon Can Project: www.crayoncan.com, or contact Melinda Smith.
Ink Cartridge Collection: Christopher Howell.

Mission Central needs: The following items are needed to build UMCOR Health Kits: Hand towels, nail clippers, nail files, 1 gallon “ziplock” bags, tooth brushes. For UMCOR School Kits: 12" rulers. For UMCOR Layette Kits:
100% cotton receiving blankets. Donations may be brought or shipped to Mission Central, 5 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.

Praise Band Worship Leadership: The schedule for the spring is as follows:
May 17, June 14.

National Day of Prayer: Thursday, May 7. The schedule is: 6 a.m., Quiet Prayer Time; 7 a.m., Prayer Breakfast (please sign the sign up sheet or call Sheryl, 333-4226); 8 a.m., Prayer Service. This years theme is: Prayer....America's Hope. "May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in You." Psalm 33:22.

Calendar and Announcements for April 19

2009-04-16T17:34:00.002-04:00

Events on the Charge
Today:
Sunday April 19
• CM Nursery Church: Joyce Bellas and Jeff Nulton.
• Pastor Drew out; Andrew Berry preaching all services.
• Praise band leads 11:00 worship at Center Moreland.
Friday, April 24
• Jacobs Brothers concert at Center Moreland, love offering taken.
Saturday April 25
• Dymond Hollow Roast Beef dinner, 4:00 takeouts, 4:30 seating. $8 Adults, $4 kids 5-12, Kids under 5 free.
Thursday, April 30
• Confirmation at Center Moreland: Creeds.

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
http://www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/
April 19: Meeting 3:00-5:30 (pizza assembly!)

Dymond Hollow Roast Beef dinner: April 25! 4:00-4:30 take-outs; dinner served from 4:30 until sold out! Tickets at the door, $8.00 adults, $4.00 children 5-12. Under 5, free!

Pastor Drew on Retreat: Pastor Drew will be away on a planning retreat from Wednesday April 22-25.

Falls Senior Center: If you wish to sign a petition to keep the Falls Senior Center open, please see John or Darlene Headley.

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.

Mission Central needs: The following items are needed to build UMCOR Health Kits: Hand towels, nail clippers, nail files, 1 gallon “ziplock” bags, tooth brushes. For UMCOR School Kits: 12" rulers. For UMCOR Layette Kits:
100% cotton receiving blankets. Donations may be brought or shipped to Mission Central, 5 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.

Praise Band Worship Leadership: The schedule for the spring is as follows:
May 17, June 14.

Wyoming Conference Local Pastor Licensing School: will be held at Sky Lake April 26 - May 1. The cost is $900. For further information, please contact the District Office, 696-1349 or wbdistrict@frontiernet.net.

Jacobs Brothers Concert: Friday April 24, at Center Moreland UMC. Love offering will be taken, admission free.

National Day of Prayer: Thursday, May 7. The schedule is: 6 a.m., Quiet Prayer Time; 7 a.m., Prayer Breakfast (please sign the sign up sheet or call Sheryl;8 a.m., Prayer Service. This year’s theme is: Prayer....America's Hope. "May Your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in You." Psalm 33:22.

Calendar and Announcements for the Week of April 5 (Includes Holy Week schedule)

2009-04-04T13:49:00.005-04:00

Bulletin Deadline: 5:00 Wednesdays

Events on the Charge
Today:
• CM Nursery Church: Donna Westfield and Jane Psolka.
• 2-4 and 7-9; Visitation for Kenny DeGraw at Sheldon Kukutchka Funeral Home, Tunkhannock
Monday April 6• 11:00 Celebration of the life of Kenneth DeGraw, Sheldon Kukutchka Funeral Home, Tunkhannock.
• 7:30 Three Simple Rules at CM.
Thursday April 9• 7:30 Maundy Thursday worship at Center Moreland.
Friday, April 10• 2:30 Cross Walk, starting from CM;
• 4:30 Soup and bread meal at DH;
• 6:00 Worship at DH with storyteller Mary Baker.
Saturday April 11• 10:00 Easter Egg Hunt at CM.
Sunday April 12 (Easter and Communion)
• 6:30 AM sunrise service at Dymond Hollow.
• CM Nursery Church: Christopher Howell and Melinda Smith.
Monday, April 13
• 7:30 Three Simple Rules at CM.
Thursday April 16
• 10:00 Charge Bible study (site TBA)
Saturday April 18
• 9:00 CM Highway Cleanup.
• 6:00 CM Praise Band Rehearsal.
Sunday April 19
• CM Nursery Church: Joyce Bellas and Jeff Nulton.
• Pastor Drew out; Andrew Berry preaching all services.
• Praise band leads 11:00 worship at Center Moreland.

Center Moreland Youth Group: Soldiers for Christ
http://www.geocities.com/wearesoldiersofchrist/
April 10: Fill Eggs for Easter Egg Hunt (time TBA)
April 10: 2:30 Cross Walk to Dymond Hollow (4:30 soup and bread meal, 6:00 worship)
April 11: 10:00 Easter Egg Hunt
April 12: Pizza Orders Due
April 19: Meeting 3:00-5:30 (pizza assembly!)
Youth Pizza fundraiser orders are now being taken! See any youth or youth leader; Cheese pizzas $9.00; Pepperoni, onions, mushrooms and extra cheese, add $1.00 per item.

New Sabbath Day: Pastor Drew’s Sabbath day, or day off, is Fridays.

Falls Senior Center: If you wish to sign a petition to keep the Falls Senior Center open, please see John or Darlene Headley.

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.

Mission Central needs: The following items are needed to build UMCOR Health Kits: Hand towels, nail clippers, nail files, 1 gallon “ziplock” bags, tooth brushes. For UMCOR School Kits: 12" rulers. For UMCOR Layette Kits:
100% cotton receiving blankets. Donations may be brought or shipped to Mission Central, 5 Pleasant View Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050.

Special Class for Lent: 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. Monday nights at 7:30.

Praise Band Worship Leadership: The schedule for the spring is as follows:
April 19, May 17, June 14.

Wyoming Conference Local Pastor Licensing School: will be held at Sky Lake April 26 - May 1. The cost is $900. For further information, please contact the District Office, 696-1349 or wbdistrict@frontiernet.net.

Jacobs Brothers Concert: Friday April 24, at Center Moreland UMC. Love offering will be taken, admission free.