CHURCH PICNIC
Save the date of Sunday, September 12, for our annual church picnic at Weona Park in Pen Argyl. That morning we will have one combined worship service at the bandshell at 10, a covered dish luncheon in the pavilion following worship, games on the grounds, and a chance to sign up for our new photo church directory. The picnic is always a lot of fun and a great event to invite your friends, relatives, associates and neighbors.
WHERE CAN WE FIND $850?
As of the end of July, First UMC of Bangor is over $11,000 behind on its bills. Our income has been running about $850 short of our need. How can we overcome this gap? We need an average increase in weekly giving of $850.
What would that mean?
Here is what it might look like:
If 50 people gave $2 more per week -- $100
& 40 people gave $5 more per week -- $200
& 30 people gave $10 more per week -- $300
& 10 people gave $20 more per week -- $200
& 1 person gave $50 more per week -- $50
that would equal $850 more per week!
Are there 131 people out there who love this church and want to see it survive? Are you willing to find your place on the chart of increased giving? Every size increase counts! All gifts are valued! Thank you for supporting your church’s ministries. Watch for the chart in the narthex (lobby) to see how our giving is increasing.
STEVE AND CAROL JOHNSON
MOVE TO INDIA
The missionaries we have been supporting for five years in Far East Russia and Kazakhstan are moving to India. Steve and Carol Johnson, missionaries with the Mission Society of Norcross, GA, will be partnering with Rhema for the Nations to take the Bible to the Kishan tribal group in Orissa, India. The Kishan are one of 310 tribal groups in India of over 100,000 people who have had no Christian scriptures in their language or indigenous churches. With Rhema for the Nations doing the translating work, Steve and Carol will be discipling new believers and training leaders for new Kishan churches. Pray for the Johnsons as they learn the language, find housing in Hyderabad, and adapt to a new, but very old culture.
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EARLY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING
The Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the UMC is offering Early Response Team training October 9, 2010, at First UMC in Media. Cost of the training is $15 per person with lunch and a light breakfast provided. First UMC is located at 350 W. State Street, Media, Pa. 19063.
Early Response Teams (ERTs) are the folks who go in right after the emergency phase of a disaster to muck out homes, tarp roofs, remove wet drywall and insulation and cut up downed trees to make homes safe, sanitary and secure. No repairs are performed by these teams. They often need to be totally self-sufficient, taking care of their own meals and transportation into and out of the affected area. Training is mandatory in order to participate on one of these teams.
Our goal is to eventually be able to deploy ERTs from each of the six districts in our conference, each with their own, fully equipped trailer. Please consider serving in this ministry. If you wish to attend, please notify Helen Newell at jihenew269@aol.com o r (610) 584-4057. Checks payable to “EPA-VIM” with the notation “ERT Training” may be sent to Helen at 954 Garfield Ave., Lansdale, PA 19446.
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Christ Servant Ministries Basic Course
At West Lawn United Methodist Church,
15 Woodside Avenue, West Lawn, PA 19609 .
Instructor Judy Ehninger. Registration Fee $30.
September 24 , 2010 - 7pm to 10pm - Part 1
September 25 , 2010 - 8am to 3pm - Part 2
Contact: Pat Goshert, 610-678-5611 or pat@westlawnumc.org
Here is solid training for you to be in ministry as a lay person in your church and community as a Christ Servant Minister.
To learn more about the Christ Servant Ministries program, go to: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/csm .
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Pocono Plateau Senior Adult Retreat
Tuesday, October 5 , 10 am - Friday, October 8 , 10 am
Highlights:
• A FALL get-away for all senior adults aged 55 and above.
• Come enjoy the beautiful fall foliage of Pocono Plateau!
• Learn God's Word through Bible study, led by Rev. John Lutz, Pastor at Langhorne UMC.
• Participate in our book swap, craft making, play our summer camp games, V ariety Show, guided tour of our Morrison Nature Walk, sing camp songs, off camp excursion, and enjoy our evening campfire with smores.
The Program Director is Glendon Carper.
Bible Studies led by Reverend John Lutz, Langhorne United Methodist Church.
Cost: $165. Registration Required.
http://www.poconoplateau.org/new/events/index.php#moreupcomingevents
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Call to Ministry for Young Adults
October 9, 2010
For young adults between the ages of 18-35 who are sensing a call to ministry. At Upper Darby: New Life UMC, 51 S. State Street, Upper Darby, PA from 2-5 pm. The event, held in memory of the Rev. Thomas Sligh, will consist of worship, discussion about discerning one’s call and steps for moving forward. If you are interested in participating, or know of a young adult who is trying to discern a call to ministry, please send the following information to Amy Botti at amy.botti@epaumc.org – include name, address, phone, and email address.
PHOTO DIRECTORY
