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OCTOBER 2018
Journey Notes 2 Children, youth, MOPS 3 Living Water Café 3 Men, Sunday classes 4 Widows, older adults 4 YA, Reaching Wider 4 Advent study Mission Moments 5 UM Women 5 Clergy Appreciation 6 Memorial Garden Wall 6 Worship schedule 7 Life in the Kingdom 7 Craft show, Council 8 Volunteers schedule 9 Birthdays, anniversaries 10 Calendar 11
First United Methodist Church
602 S. Market St. Muncy, PA 17756-1628
Sunday morning schedule worship services 8:15, 9:30*, 10:45
*contemporary prayer follows 8:15 worship
classes 9:30
church office hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00–4:00
Phone: 570-546-8030 Fax: 570-546-6030
www.firstumcmuncy.org [email protected]
The Rev. Arlene P. Beechert 570-546-8040
[email protected] Pastor Caleb Fritz
570-784-4932 [email protected]
Practical Evangelism is a 10-hour course for anyone who wants to take the
“scary” out of evangelism as well as for certified lay servants, speakers, and lay
ministers. How do we turn our attention away from internal issues and opportuni-
ties and more toward those who aren’t members of our congregations? How can
we make our events more compelling for those who aren’t part of our church?
We will try to answer these questions by learning how to explore our communi-
ties and have a simple conversation that could open doors or lead to pathways
into our immediate world ... the neighborhoods in which we live. No knocking
on doors required and no passing of Bible tracts needed.
Come learn a practical approach for sharing the Gospel. It will be held
on two Saturdays, October 13 and 27, 9:30 to 3:00 at First UMC, Muncy. The
instructor is Pastor Cathy Dawes, the cost is $25. Participants need to purchase
Walking with Nehemiah: Your Community Is Your Congregation by Joseph
Daniels. A preview copy and registration forms are in the Welcome Center.
If interested but unable to attend, a future class is being planned.
Growing Deeper Opportunity
A 4-week Bible study on the Book of James, taught by Pastor Arlene, is
offered on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Living Water Café and Wednesdays at
7:00 p.m. in the lounge, starting October 2 and 3. There is no homework. Sign up
in the Welcome Center or through the office.
Christmas Cantata Rehearsals
Rehearsals begin on Thursday, October 11, for the cantata “Christmas
Dreams.” The story is told with a fresh perspective in this collaborative effort
from Joseph Martin and Heather Sorenson. Throughout time, God has touched
and motivated hearts through dreams and visions. “Christmas Dreams” visits
these moments in scripture and connects the experiences of ancient times with
our modern journey of faith, pointing to Christ in whose birth the hopes, yearn-
ings and dreams of all the world are fulfilled. Using traditional carols, newly
composed seasonal selections and thoughtful narration, this rich work delivers
a tapestry of sound and emotion. Rediscover God's graceful touch in your life!
Those interested in choral singing are invited to join our choir in offering this
cantata on December 16 during the 10:45 worship service and at 2:00. It will be
accompanied by a small orchestra. Rehearsals are 7:30–8:30 p.m. on Thursdays.
As part of our church’s focus on “Celebrating Life Together in Christ—
Growing Deeper, Reaching Wider,” we invite community members to join us for
these worship services. Invite those you know who might enjoy participating in
this wonderful Christmas experience.
submitted by Lucy Buck, Music Director
GROWING DEEPER, REACHING WIDER
Evangelism? Eek!
Today’s multiple choice: Busy is a choice. Stress is a choice. Joy is a choice. Choose well. (annvoskamp.com) Though you have not seen Him, you love Him, and though you do not see Him now,
but believe in Him, you greatly rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
obtaining as the outcome of your faith the salvation of your souls. 1 Peter 1:8-9
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Journey Notes October 2018
“They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” Acts 2:42
Sisters and Brothers on the Journey,
The passage above is a synopsis of what the early church was committed to as the first followers of
The Way. They no longer had Jesus physically present with them, but through the divine presence of the
Holy Spirit they were assured that where two or three were gathered, Christ was there as well. So they
continued to learn, they continued to enjoy being together, they celebrated sharing a meal together and
sharing a remembrance of the Last Supper, and they continued their devotion to the prayers of their faith
tradition. They were committed, and God added daily to their numbers.
Centuries later we strive to continue what they began. As disciples of Jesus we are called to continue
to learn. None of us has learned it all. We still need to grow deeper. As disciples of Jesus we are called to
celebrate together the new life that we have in Christ. We are invited to join in fellowship with other be-
lievers to share the joy that we have in the Lord. We continue to celebrate that gift at Christ’s communion
table. We are encouraged to be people of prayer—to share not only the prayers of our faith tradition but
to have open dialogue with the Lord—speaking and listening. We are called to devote ourselves to these
not only for our own wellbeing and our own relationship with God, but also so that we can reach out to
invite, share and rejoice that others might come to know Christ as well. Celebrating and growing deeper
should always lead to reaching wider. Our commitment will one day add to the number of folks that are
being reached for Christ.
There doesn’t seem to be as much commitment or devotion today as there once was. Or perhaps the
opposite is true. People are so overcommitted that they have divided loyalties, leaving little time for true
devotion to any one person, cause or organization. We see this in the secular world, where volunteer
organizations have an increasingly difficult time finding persons who are committed, who they can count
on. We see it unfortunately in the church as well. Those who claim to be “regular” worshipers attend wor-
ship once or twice a month. It’s difficult to plan children’s Sunday school programs and events when chil-
dren are not there more than once a month. Persons participate when they feel like it or when there is
nothing else that they see as more of a priority. Commitment and devotion are not what drives most
people today, but that’s what Jesus wants from all of us.
Pastor Caleb and I are in the midst of a sermon series on what it means to be a disciple, a follower
of Jesus. Week one’s focus is “Disciples Follow Christ” (September 23). If you missed it, you can find our
sermons online. Week two is “Disciples Serve Christ” (September 30). Week three is “Disciples Create
Community” (October 7—World Communion Sunday). And week four is “Disciples Abide in Christ”
(October 14). Underlying all these sermons is the reality that discipleship requires a commitment and
devotion. Christ was looking for people willing to give their all, to be committed to a journey of faith, to
be completely devoted to him. Jesus never said it would be easy. The early church never found it to be
easy. I wonder why we expect it to be easy? Jesus said that following him requires us to give our all. The
early church often did sacrifice it all, even their lives. I wonder why we can be content to give so little?
Blessings,
Pastor Arlene
Better Moms Better World
Mothers Of Preschoolers meets the first
and third Sundays, 4:00–6:00, in our Living
Water Café. On Sunday October 7 the topic
will be sisterhood. Amena Brown is a poet,
speaker, and author. Her video and discus-
sion will encourage mothers to fill their
table with women who can speak into their
lives. She reminds them of the true value of
having women friends.
At the October 21 meeting the topic is
“Mothering Right When Our Kids Do
Wrong.” They will focus on knowing that
kids make childish mistakes and choices,
but parents have the opportunity to do the
right thing. They will think about what trig-
gers their anger and consider a better way
to parent with calm, loving consistency.
MOPS is always looking for volunteers
as well as encouraging moms to join the
group!
MOPPETS is a biblical curriculum
offered for ages 3–5 during the meeting.
Childcare is offered for ages newborn–3.
submitted by Diana Zeisloft, Coordinator
Café Happenings
He who believes in Me from his inner most being will flow rivers of living
water (John 7:38). ~Jesus
The plan is to host at least one event
each month, open to the public, in our Liv-
ing Water Café. There will be a worship
concert at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5,
with songwriter Kj Reimensnyder-Wagner.
Snacks and the full beverage menu will be
offered for a donation to charities.
On Sunday, October 7, join us at 12:45
for “Football & Food,” a project of The
Clay, our young adult fellowship.
Kevin Myers and Matthew McCabe
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Gabby Marconnet: 570-916-9353 Children’s Ministry Coordinator [email protected]
Children’s
Division
This year the children's division would like the
congregation to join us in filling boxes for Operation
Christmas Child again. Boxes and instructions are in the
Welcome Center! All boxes are due November 4. Please
email questions to [email protected].
Children's Church resumes November 11. It’s held
during the 10:45 worship service only. Please note that
there will be no Children's Church on December 23.
The children's annual Christmas party will be held
December 16. Keep your eyes open for the date of the
children's Christmas program.
Nursery care on Sundays is for ages 5 and under
through November 4, then returns to age 4 and under.
At 8:00 a.m. it’s in the room off of the Welcome Center
(upper level) and from 9:30 until 12:00 in Room 102.
submitted by Gabby Marconnet
Kevin Myers 570-412-2820 Youth Ministry Coordinator [email protected]
Our God Squad youth group meets on Wednesdays
at 7:00 in CC207. They will host an Ice Cream Sundae
Night for students in grades 7–12 at 8:00 p.m. on Fri-
day, October 12.
“Engage” brings 6th–8th graders together in CC207
on first and third Sundays from 12:00–2:00. Lunch is
provided on first Sundays, and the students pack their
lunches for third Sundays.
submitted by Kevin Myers
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If we don’t teach our children to follow Christ,
the world will teach them not to.
Our Annual Women’s Retreat will be Friday night (optional) and Saturday, April 26 and 27, at Villa Sacred Heart, Danville. Jennifer Lake will lead on Saturday with the theme “Soul Care for Women: Redeeming and Renewing the Spirit.”
Movie Night: “Woodlawn” will show at 7:30 outside on Saturday, October 20. a project of The Clay, young adult fellowship
Muncy Valley United Methodist Men
6:00 Monday, October 22
Ladies Night in our Living Water Café
Harold: 570-538-9173
Men’s breakfast, 7:00 Tuesdays
Cracker Barrel Restaurant
Denny Hammond: 570-772-9983
This month the Widow's Mite women
will eat at 12:00 on Thursday, October 18,
at Le Jeune Chef, Williamsport. Make re-
servations by October 14 with Connie
Holtzapple (570-546-6058). Carpooling
is available upon request.
They meet at Orlando’s Ristorante,
Muncy, on second Wednesdays to play
dominoes. No reservation is needed.
Classes are at 9:30. Nursery care is
provided for ages 5 and under in Rm 102.
† Bible Life and Times (BLT): Rm. 200
team led—topic: leader’s choice
† Wesleyan Class: Room 201—team led
“God Destroys and Re-creates”
† Band Of Hope: Room 202
topic: leader’s choice—team led
† Seasons of the Spirit resumes Dec. 1.
led by Holly Pote
Everyone is invited to a dinner out at
the Wynding Brook Country Club, Milton,
on Saturday, October 6, at 5:00. The cost
is $20 per person, with your choice of
chicken breast or cod. Prepaid reserva-
tions must be made by September 30 with
Candy Winters (570-546-3963) or Ardene
Judd (579-546-7676). There will be a car-
pool from the church at 4:30.
Matthew McCabe, Coordinator: 570-244-1947
“ We are the clay You are our potter (Isaiah 64:8).”
The Clay meets on first and third Sundays at 6:00 in our
Living Water Café. See page 3 for football and movie events.
Keenagers is a ministry to older adults, however anyone
is welcome to attend. They will meet Wednesday, October 24,
in our Living Water Café. Lunch will be lasagna, with a sug-
gested donation of $5. A program on "Wonders of the White-
tail Deer" will be presented by Dick Hess. The mission out-
reach this month is cereal for Son Light House, Muncy. Make
reservations by October 21 with Judy Stover (570-757-7108),
Linda Holsinger (570-546-6840) or the church office (570-
546-8030).
submitted by Judy Stover, Coordinator
More opportunities to serve are in boldface on pp 3, 5 and 6.
Family Promise program families will be hosted at our
church October 7–14. It’s our opportunity to reach out to
local homeless families. Provide a supper, be an evening host,
spend the night, or drive the van. Signup sheets: Welcome
Center. Joyce McCarty, Coordinator (570-546-8910)
Mission Stitchers meets Sat., Oct. 13, 9:00–12:00, in CC107.
No experience is required, and there are non-sewing tasks as
well. The Coordinator is Nancy Grove (570-433-3133).
CROP Walk 1:30 Sunday, October 14, at Lime Bluff: Regis-
tration information and donation envelopes are in the Wel-
come Center. The Rev. Rob Rice is Area Coordinator (570-
546-5292, [email protected]). 25% of funds
raised benefits Son Light House, Muncy and three other local
hunger agencies. Church World Service is assisting this year’s
fire and flood victims in the US as well.
Expectations Women’s Center Volunteer Training begins
October 23. Contact Lori Sanner (570-321-8254).
Sing along at UPMC Susquehanna Skilled Nursing & Rehab-
ilitation Center Muncy. Sharon Goss will provide the message
during the worship service (10:00–10:30) on Wednesday,
October 31. She’d love to have more voices during the hymn
singing! Sharon: 570-435-8051, [email protected]
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The Widow’s Mite
Keenagers—Older Adult Fellowship
Sunday Classes for Adults
The Clay—Young Adult Ministry ages 18–40 Men's’ Fellowship Groups
Reaching Wider—“Be doers of the word,
and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves (James 1:22).”
The Sojourner Truth Ministries autumn newsletter is
full of information about changes there. Jerry Cline, the
editor, reports there is a lot more to come, if they have
the support of volunteers and resources. The new director,
The Rev. C. Angelique Labadie-Cihanowyz, states that
since she began to serve in May each day has been filled
with a flurry of activity—from volunteers to community
service workers, scrubbing and purging, serving meals,
painting, visioning, meeting wonderful people, hearing
their stories, and seeing God provide in ways she could
not have imagined. “He has shown me His favor too many
times to count. His grace and mercy are evident every-
where in conversations. I’ve been humbled as I pray with
and for others, with intensity and tears, and seen His
mighty, tender hand at work healing in areas of broken-
ness (in many senses of the word). He has both protected
me from and pushed me toward uncomfortable situations.
The changes that can be seen are but a sweet taste of what
is to come as we prepare for a new phase of ministry. We
look forward to new beginnings as we seek fresh expres-
sions of experiencing and knowing Jesus, delving into His
great faithfulness. If you have not had the opportunity to
visit us at STM recently, this is your invitation! Come see
and experience firsthand what God is doing!”
STM has always relied on the commitment of volun-
teers. The Saturday café serves over 125 patrons every
week. These are people who might not otherwise get a
meal during the day. They gather there to share food and
fellowship. They currently have ten openings for the re-
mainder of the year and scheduling is open for next year
as well. These spots can be filled by small groups, cou-
ples, friends, or church groups. The food can be provided
if you cannot bring it. This is a great way to help feed the
hungry people in our area.
A brand new thing coming is Sojourner House. They
are preparing to transform the attached parsonage to use
as transitional, community housing for highly motivated
women coming out of a season of homelessness or incar-
ceration. A selection panel will vet candidates for a suc-
cessful program which will ultimately return to the com-
munity women who are well on their way in healing,
wholeness, independence and job security, who will lead
others who follow after them. Room sponsorships
are available. They expect to open spring of 2019.
For more information contact Angelique at 610-428-5721.
submitted by Joyce McCarty
Externally Focused Team, Convener
In September
Karen Barraco
shared pictures
and information
from the UMW
Assembly she attended in Ohio in May.
On Tuesday, October 9, UMW meets
at 7:00 p.m. in our Living Water Café.
Yvonne Shenuski will speak on “The
UMW Reading Program: How It Works.”
submitted by Darlene Webb
Looking Ahead
"The Wonder of Christmas: Once you
believe, anything is possible” will be our
church-wide Advent study. It begins the
week of November 25, with multiple
options of group days and times to choose
from. Watch bulletin announcements for
when to sign up. Our coordinator is
Linda Miller ([email protected],
570-435-3349).
The Christmas season is always filled
with wonder, but this year we will redis-
cover the true wonder of Christmas by
sharing the love of Christ with others. This
four-week study centers on looking to the
Christmas story and the stories of real peo-
ple today to find inspiration and ideas for
reflecting the light of Jesus at Christmas
time and throughout the entire year. Top-
ics are: The Wonder of a Name, The Won-
der of a Star, The Wonder of a Manger,
and The Wonder of a Promise.
1MISSION MOMENTS walking with Jesus
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All committee chairpersons: You will
receive your 2019 Budget Request Form
by October 7 along with the amount you
have spent in 2018 to date. Please return
the form to Barry Grove or the office by
October 28. The finance committee uses
these to prepare a budget for the Novem-
ber church council meeting. Thank You.
Join the intercessory prayer team.
6:00 p.m. Wednesdays led by Pastor Arlene, in the lounge
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Thank you for your prayers for my recovery from knee
surgery and for the rides to my appointments. John Ott
Thank you for your support of Lime Bluff Park. It is
greatly appreciated.
Jefferey Bower, East Lycoming Recreation Authority
Your recent donation to the Shepherd of the Streets
Ministry is deeply appreciated. Your gift of love is the
spark needed for the candle to burn brighter in the hearts
of those walking a difficult road.
Sincerely yours in Christ, J. Morris Smith, Th.D.
Dear Fellow Believers,
A special thank you for your generosity toward Sojour-
ner Truth Ministries. You have truly been a blessing. It is
only through your financial support and prayers that we
are able to be the hands and feet of Jesus, as He calls us
to be. In His loving service, Andrea Sartori (see p. 5)
Clergy Appreciation
October is the designated month to honor the hard
work, sacrificial dedication and a multitude of blessings
provided by our pastors. Here are a few ideas to consider.
† Tell them you pray for them daily. Express appreciation
whenever possible—all year long! † Tell them what you
learned from a sermon and make thoughtful inquiries
about the substance of their messages. † Regularly ask,
“How can I help?” † Never say anything negative about
your pastors or church to others. Reframe concerns into
opportunities to advance God’s work through our congre-
gation. † Give new ideas a chance. † Discover your spir-
itual gift and use it. † Take an active part in at least one
ministry. † Take the next faithful step that God has for
you. † Know your faith story and share it!
from “50 Ways to Love Your Pastor” www.sonscape.org
“We request that you appreciate those who diligently labor among you and have charge over you in the Lord and give you instruction, that you esteem them very highly in love because of their work. Live in peace with one another (1 Thessalonians 5:12-13).”
Memorial Wall The Memorial Wall in the Memorial
Garden at First UMC, Muncy, is made
of beautiful polished granite and divided
into 196 rectangles. It is a wonderful
way to memorialize your loved ones
who have already passed and to memori-
alize yourself, members of your family
and friends.
When a person has already passed
their full name, year of birth and the year
they passed are engraved. For those who
are still living, the wall will be engraved
with their full name and the year of their
birth. After they have died, the year of
their death will be engraved.
The cost for a Memorial Wall
inscription is $400 each, whether the
person is deceased or living.
As you can see from the picture of
the Memorial Wall below, the view is
magnificent—a fantastic place to pray
and to reflect. If you would like more
information on the Memorial Wall,
please contact Dave Wallis (570-546-
8108) or Rich Pursel (570-546-6047).
submitted by Aline Miller, Member
Memorial Garden Committee
Celebrating New Life Together in Jesus Christ – Growing Deeper, Reaching Wider –
THANK YOU
October 7
World Communion Sunday
“Disciples Create Community in Christ”
Job 1:1; 2:1–10;
Psalm 26;
Hebrews 1:1–4; 2:5–12;
Mark 10:2–16.
October 14
21st Sunday after Pentecost
Pastor Caleb preaching
“Disciples Abide in Christ”
Job 23:1–9, 16–17;
Psalm 22:1–15;
Hebrews 4:12–16;
Mark 10:17–31.
October 21
22nd Sunday after Pentecost
Laity Sunday
Job 38:1-7 (34–41);
Psalm 104:1–9, 24, 35c;
Hebrews 5:1–10;
Mark 10:35–45.
October 28
Consecration/Reformation Sunday
“What Do You Want Me to Do for You?”
Job 42:1–6, 10–17;
Psalm 34:1–8;
Hebrews 7:23–28;
Mark 10:46–52.
Coffee fellowship, Welcome Center 7:45–12:00
Nursery care (thru age 5), Rm 102 8:00–12:00
Worship services, sanctuary 8:15, 9:30*, 10:45
*with Pastor Caleb in our Living Water Café
Prayer, sanctuary, after 8:15 service
Adult classes (see page 4) 9:30
Children’s classes (Rooms 101, 104) 9:30
Sermon titles are in quotation marks.
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Life in the Kingdom
“You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone (James 2:24, NRSV).”
If the “James” that wrote the letter of James is
“James the brother of Jesus” (as many scholars believe)
then this letter may very well be one of the earliest piec-
es of New Testament writing found in the Bible. If that’s
true, then what we read in this book is some of the earli-
est Christian teaching after the time of Jesus (before
Paul or the Gospels were written). As I read James, I
can’t help but hear echoes of Jesus’ teachings concern-
ing money, relationships, and most importantly—what
true faith looks like!
As twenty-first century Protestants, we are well
acquainted with the notion that we are “saved by faith
alone.” In Bible language, what we mean is we are justi-
fied (or made righteous) not through our good deeds or
perfect behavior, but simply through an act of God’s
grace in response to our faith in Jesus Christ as Lord
and Savior. This was the foundational belief of Martin
Luther which motivated his quest for reform within the
Catholic Church of his day. However, considering our
key verse from James 2:24 above, it may not surprise
you that Luther struggled with this New Testament letter.
In fact, he went so far as to call it an “epistle of straw”
because of how it seems to promote a notion that we
are saved/justified “by works and not by faith alone.”
Not wanting to ignore an entire book of the Bible,
Martin Luther concluded that James meant “we are
saved by faith alone but not a faith that is alone.” In
saying this, Luther sought to find a balance between
faith and works as they relate to the Christian life:
true saving faith must—if time allows—manifest itself
in good works. True, saving faith is more than believing
God exists; it’s more than professing the right things.
Instead, saving faith is a faith that is lived out daily in
the way we love and serve God and others. Faith that is
professed but not lived is “dead” or “good for nothing,”
as James says. Our works, then, become justification
(evidence, validation, a defense) for the faith we claim.
Let us be a people who responds to the free gift of
God’s grace by living out our faith daily in obedience
to God’s Word and in love towards one another.
Pastor Caleb Fritz
Associate Pastor
“Seek first His Kingdom and His Righteousness..” ~Jesus Matthew 6:33
Request a digital daily devotion: 570-784-4932.
copies: Welcome Center
Charitable IRA Rollovers: The law allows
individuals to make gifts to their church
directly from their IRA with no tax conse-
quences. Taxpayers aged 70 ½ or older may
gift up to $100,000/year, tax-free. Givers
reap the tax break and have the satisfaction
of knowing their gift will help support our
church’s mission to “grow deeper and reach
wider.” Kent Bennett will answer questions.
He is our Endowment Fund Committee
Chair (570-546-2323).
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Council Highlights—September
• Trustees approved automatic opening equipment for
the first floor doors next to the office.
• Lengthy discussions on two points. What do the peo-
ple within a 2–5 miles radius of our church think about
what we do and what happens inside of our church (have
vibrant children’s, youth and adult programs). We need
to reach people where they are and to publicize who we
are and what we do, with an emphasis on Jesus Christ, as
we grow deeper. Within a 2–5 mile radius of our church,
what needs and concerns do we see in our community,
and how do we address these issues by reaching wider.
These questions will be our focus as we work together
to come up with answers and implement them.
• The American Rescue Workers have a container in
the lower level gravel parking lot. It will be emptied of
clothing and shoe donations once a week. The container
for Son Light House (first floor) is still available also.
submitted by Aline Miller, Asst. Recording Secretary
TREASURER’S REPORT
CURRENT EXPENSE Balance 8-1-18 $( 1,874.65) Receipts 46,257.40 Funds available 44,849.75 Total expenses 44,226.40 Net balance 623.35 BENEVOLENCE FUND Balance 8-1-18 28,314.18 Receipts 7,120.00 Funds available 35,434.18 Total expenses 9,339.64 Total liabilities 21,861.06 Net balance 4,233.48 BUILDING FUND Balance 8-1-18 58,294.48 Receipts 8,109.00 Funds available 66,828.48 Total expenses 467.00 Total liabilities 46,877.13 Net balance 19,484.35
Flour Power Baking Ministry 9:00 Sat., October 27 -- kitchen
Baked goods support church ministries. Coordinator: Patti Myers 570-935-0732
Reading Group flyers: Welcome Center “Corduroy Mansions” by A. McCall Smith Sat., October 13 9:00 a.m. lounge
book review, devotions, prayer, fellowship George Duckworth: 570-584-2234
Steph Mostowy: 570-584-5221
ALL THINGS CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW
9:00–3:00 Saturday, December 1 in our Celebration Center
Needed: Individuals and groups are invited to create themed baskets of any size to be used as door prizes. Please contact Joyce (see below).
Vendor applications: Welcome Center or office
Coordinator: Joyce McCarty [email protected], 570-546-8910
Externally Focused Church Team project -- benefits FUMC mission efforts --
Open pickle ball Mondays at 6:00 p.m., ages 12–adult Equipment and instruction are provided. Sneakers are required. Candy Winters, Coordinator (570-546-3963)
Good ‘n Plenty Supper Wednesday, October 3 suggested donation $10
4:00–6:00 take out, 4:30–6:00 Celebration Center
turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, corn, salad, dessert, beverage
Nov. 7: pork, sauerkraut, hot dogs ...
To volunteer please contact the church office (570-546-8030).
Sunday Volunteer Schedule Celebrating Life Together In Jesus Christ
Growing Deeper—Reaching Wider
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Ushers, greeters, and doorkeepers: Please wear your name tag (on racks in sanctuary hall).
Coffee Fellowship Welcome Center
7:45 a.m. until 12:00 October hostess: Lana Baker
Ushers 8:15 Bonnie and Gary Glidewell
10:45 Wayne Dougherty, John Lucas
ACOLYTES* 8:15 10:45
October 7 Lacy Eckard
Bryce Eckard Hailey Myers
Kaitlyn Myers
October 14 Clynt Oden
Grady Oden
Willow Nichols
Kaylyn Nierzwicki
October 21
Michael
Kustanbauter
Rory Oden
Willow Nichols
Kaylyn Nierzwicki
October 28 Lacy Eckard
Bryce Eckard
Hailey Myers
Kaitlyn Myers
DATE Arrival
LEVEL time:
DOORKEEPERS
8:00 / 9:15
GREETERS
8:00 / 9:15
DOORKEEPERS
10:30 GREETER
10:30
Oct. 7 UPPER Marshal Frye Deb Frye Bill Likens
Ardene Judd
Oct. 7 LOWER Dennis Fausey Judy Fausey Jan Mostowy Gail Nuss
Oct. 14 UPPER Harold Geise Janice Oden Paul Miller Mary Ann Miller
Oct. 14 LOWER George
Duckworth Elaine Duckworth Rich Pursel Janet Pursel
Oct. 21 UPPER Gary Laidecker Lisa Laidecker Bob Reynolds Linda Shultz
Oct. 21 LOWER George Collister Cindy Collister Phil Soohy Betty Jo Soohy
Oct. 28 UPPER Jim
Mothersbaugh
Betsy
Mothersbaugh Mike Sherman
Samantha
Sherman
Oct. 28 LOWER Candy Winters Marilyn Gordner Barry Shuck Jackie Shuck
How very good and pleasant it is when kindred live together in unity! Psalm 133:1
Did You Know?
In 1998, Administrative Council approved
the name change for the "History, Heritage and
Records Committee" to the "Archives Commit-
tee."
To add a birthday or anniversary, contact the
office (570-546-8030, [email protected]).
10/1 Gabriel Fritz, Maria Fritz, Robin Bardo,
Travis McNett
10/2 Nancy Lyons, Bob Reynolds
10/3 Tiffany Boyles, Betsy Mothersbaugh,
Bonnie Rebuck
10/5 Mary Root, Kay Wagner, Randy Welch
10/6 Isabella June, Annalise Mack, Betty Jo Soohy
10/7 Leona Dewalt, Brooke Hansen,
Alexa and Madison Karschner
10/8 Madelyn Dyer
10/9 Murray Hanford, Sadie Ritter
10/10 Tom Brittain, Jamie Hanford
10/11 Paul Snyder
10/12 Maine Wertman
10/13 Celia Roca
10/15 Gary Edwards, Elijah Fausey, Craig Miller
10/17 Katie Nichols, Stacie Nierzwicki
10/18 Adeline Fausey, Ryan Riddell
10/20 Mark Beyer, Barry Shuck
10/22 Heather McCaslin
10/23 Persephone Boyles, Brooke Reynolds
10/24 Aurora Boyles, John Smay
10/25 Amy Myers, Abby Sherman
10/26 Linda Geise, Ron Poorman, Tom Weaver
10/27 Brinley Lucas
10/28 Michael Wood
10/29 Jean Bogart, Jackie Leinhard Shuck
10/30 Phil Soohy
10/31 Josette Betzer
10/1 MaryAnn & Kerm Breon
10/5 Ann & Wayne Dougherty, Steph & Jan Mostowy
10/6 Valerie & Dan Kelley
10/7 Donna & Leon McCaslin
10/11 Juli & Dan Mingle
10/12 Barb & Mitch Morgan, Harry & Jennifer Swank
10/14 Meg & Mike Hoffman
10/15 Dani & Gordy Eck, Bonnie & Jody King
10/16 Kate & Drew Johnston
10/17 Jo Ann & Dave Swartz
10/18 Marie & Bob Anderson
10/20 Jenelle & Larry Miller
10/21 Shelley & Bob Webb
10/22 Patrice & Bill Bond
10/30 Lyla & Gary Allshouse,
RaeAnn & Jason Cooley, Katie & Brad Nichols,
Eileen & Dave Spring
Dear Church Family,
I thank all who attended my open house that
was given by my loving family for my 85th year of
life. I was blessed by hearing from so many with
meaningful cards and telephone calls.
I pray that I will be able to be the person that so
many expressed in their kind words. They were
very uplifting.
Many blessings,
Loretta Ryder
I would like to thank all the people who prayed
for me, came to visit me, did work for me around
the house, brought me things to eat, took me to
appointments, sent cards, brought me communion
and clothing, and the two people who hosted the
church service for me at Muncy Skilled. I don’t
know what I’d do without the support of my church
family.
Gary Edwards
Thank you for your generous sponsorship of the
Bounce House during the 35th Annual Muncy Val-
ley Hospital Lawn Party. Proceeds will be used
toward the expansion of patient and resident ser-
vices through innovative technology, enhancing
the quality of care at UPMC Susquehanna Muncy
and the Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Sincerely,
Jason Fischer, Lawn Party Chairperson
Thank you for your donation of school back
packs and supplies in August. We are truly thank-
ful for your generous and thoughtful support.
Gratefully, Ken and Delores Frey
Directors, Son Light House, Muncy
Births in the Church Family Gabby and Alex Marconnet were blessed by the birth
of Alexander John on August 23. His grandfather is John Smay, and great grandparents are
The Rev. Bruce and Jeanne Smay.
CELEBRATIONS THANK YOU
10
Sympathy is extended to the loved ones of Earl Poust.
August 17, 1936–August 25, 2018
newsletter deadline is second Mondays.
OCTOBER Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
9:00 Women's Exercise
6:00 Open Pickle ball
2 7:00 Men's Brkfst 8:30 Take Off Pounds Sensibly
10:00 James study
7:00 Church Council 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous
3 4:00-6:00 Take out supper 4:30-6:00 Good 'n Plenty Supper No worship team rehearsal 6:00 Prayer Team
7:00 James study
7:00 Youth Group
4 7:30 Women's Prayer Breakfast 9:00 Women's Exercise
6:15 Hand Bells Rehearsal 7:30 Chancel Choir Rehearsal
5
7:00 Narcotics Anonymous
7:00 Worship concert with Kj Reimensnyder -Wagner
6 7:00 Social Benefit Dance
World Communion
7 8:15 Worship; prayer afterward
9:30 Classes
9:30 Worship
10:45 Worship
12:00 Engage
12:45 Football and Food
4:00 Mothers of Preschoolers
6:00 Hosting Family Promise
6:00 Young Adults
8 Preschool Closed
9:00 Women's Exercise
6:00 Hosting Family Promise
6:00 Open Pickle ball 7:00 Muncy Bus. & Prof Women
9 7:00 Men's Brkfst 8:00 Families United Ntwrk mtg
8:30 Take Off Pounds Sensibly
10:00 James study
12:00 Daughters of Am Revolution
6:00 Hosting Family Promise
7:00 Narcotics Anonymous
7:00 UM Women
10 5:30 worship team rehearsal 6:00 Hosting Family Promise
6:00 Prayer Team
7:00 James study
7:00 Youth Group
11 7:30 Women's Prayer Breakfast 9:00 Women's Exercise
9:00 Board of Ordained Ministry
6:00 Hosting Family Promise
6:15 Bells Rehrsal 7:00 Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:30 Cantata
Rehearsal
12 6:00 Hosting Family Promise
7:00 Narcotics Anonymous
8:00 Youth Ice Cream Sundae Night; Lock-in
13 9:00 Mission Stitchers
9:00 Evangelism class
9:00 Reading Group
6:00 Hosting Family Promise
14 8:15 Worship; prayer afterward
9:30 Classes
9:30 Worship
10:45 Worship
15 9:00 Women's Exercise
6:00 Open Pickle ball
16 7:00 Men's Brkfst 8:30 Take Off Pounds Sensibly
10:00 James study
7:00 Narcotics Anonymous
7:00 Trustees Committee
17 12:00 Senior Organization of Muncy Lunch
5:30 worship team rehearsal 6:00 Prayer Team
7:00 James study
7:00 Staff-Parish Relations Com. 7:00 Youth Group
18 7:30 Women's Prayer Breakfast 9:00 Women's Exercise
12:00 Widow's Mite 6:15 Hand Bells Rehearsal 7:00 Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:30 Cantata Choir Rehearsal
19 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous
20 12:00 Private party
7:00 Movie Night “Woodlawn”
21 8:15 Worship; prayer afterward
9:30 Classes
9:30 Worship
10:45 Worship
12:00 Grades 6-8
4:00 Mothers of Preschoolers
6:00 Young Adults
22 9:00 Women's Exercise
6:00 Muncy Val-ley UM Men
6:00 Open Pickle ball
23 7:00 Men's Brkfst 8:30 Take Off Pounds Sensibly
10:00 James study
7:00 Annual Conf @ Faith UMC 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous
24 12:00 Keenagers
5:30 worship team rehearsal 6:00 Prayer Team
7:00 James study
7:00 Muncy Wom-en's Club
7:00 Youth Group
25 7:30 Women's Prayer Breakfast 9:00 Women's Exercise
1:00 Knitters on a Mission
6:15 Hand Bells Rehearsal 7:00 Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:30 Cantata Choir Rehearsal
26 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous
27 9:00 Flour Power Baking Ministry
9:00 Evangelism class
6:00 Muncy His-torical Society Mystery Dinner Theater
28 8:15 Worship; prayer afterward
9:30 Classes
9:30 Worship
10:45 Worship
29 9:00 Women's Exercise
NO Pickle ball
30 6:00 Andritz mtgs
7:00 Men's Brkfst 8:30 Take Off Pounds Sensibly
7:00 Finance Com
7:00 Narcotics Anonymous
31
5:30 worship team rehearsal 6:00 Prayer Team
7:00 Youth Group
1 7:30 Women's Prayer Breakfast 9:00 NE Reg FFA
9:00 Women's Exercise
6:15 Hand Bells Rehearsal 7:00 Chancel Choir Rehearsal 7:30 Cantata Choir Rehearsal
2 6:00 Antique Auto Club 7:00 Narcotics Anonymous
3 1:00 Private party 2:00 Private party 7:00 Social Benefit Dance
Faith, if it has
no works, is dead.
James 2:17
Read more on page 7.
We love, because He first loved us. 1 John 4:19
Celebrating Life Together in Jesus Christ
—Growing Deeper, Reaching Wider—
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Joy Beachel, Marty McCabe, Custodians …………….……..……………………. (W) 570-546-8030
Arlene P. Beechert, Lead Pastor ............................................................................. (W) 570-546-8030
Lucy Buck, Music Director ....................................................................................... (H) 570-584-4521
Caleb Fritz, Associate Pastor ……………………………………………………....(W) 570-546-8030
Barry Grove, Facilities Coordinator, Finance Secretary ............................................ (C) 570-447-0514
Kelly Hoover, FUM Preschool Director/Teacher ….……………………………... (W) 570-546-8030
Paige Kepner, Receptionist, Media Coordinator ...................................................... (W) 570-546-8030
Gabby Marconnet, Children’s Ministry Coordinator ..…………………………...... (C) 570-916-9353
Matthew McCabe, Young Adults Ministry Coordinator ........................................... (C) 570-244-1947
Kevin Myers, Youth Ministry Coordinator ...……………….................................... (C) 570-412-2820
Donna Phillips, Church Treasurer ............................................................................ (W) 570-546-8030
Sherrill Reynolds, Secretary ..................................................................................... (W) 570-546-8030
Tom Ruhl, Associate Music Director ........................................................................ (C) 570-220-1544
Julie Watson, Preschool Assistant Teacher .............................................................. (W) 570-546-8030
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