MEAL PACKAGING EVENT APRIL 17th, 2027 - It may seem far away, but fundraising has started! Our goal of 38,000 meals needs $17,000. So far, we have $6,789.00 from grants and offerings, but we have a long way to go. A large glass jug is in the parlor next to the poster about the event. Drop in your gifts each week to help us reach our goal.
90th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - Everyone is invited to an open house 90th birthday celebration in honor of Dorothy Heckrote on Sunday October 4th from Noon to 2:00pm in the church social hall. Please join us for fellowship, light refreshments, and of course, cake. Bring your birthday greetings and well wishes but please, no gifts.
APPLE FEST 2026 - The annual Apple Fest will be held Saturday October 17th from 8am-3pm.There will be Tricky Trays, Crafts, Indoor-Outdoor Fles Market, Better Items & Lottery Tree Raffle. There will also be a bake sale, apple pies, apple dumplings, apple cale, apple bread pudding & apple sauce for sale. The kitchen will have breakfast sandwiches, pastries, Sloppy Joe BBQ, soups, haluski, pulled beef, chicken tenders, chicken salad croissant, hots dogs, French fries, sausage & peppers.
*Tricky Tray donations must be here by Wednesday October 14th!!!! *PLEASE NOTE â NO QUILTING on Thursday October 15th. *WILLING WORKERS will meet Tuesday October 6th (one week early). *The Tricky Tray drawing will be held at 2:30pm the day of the fest. Winning tricky trays may be picked up Sundays October 18th & 25th from 12:30pm-1:30pm and on weekday mornings from 9am-Noon.
HELP IS NEEDED FOR APPLE FEST PREP AND AT THE FEST â Wednesday October 14th, Thursday October 15th & Friday October 16th at 9am-? Also, the day of the Fest, including help with clean-up. There will be sign-up sheets on the table in the parlor.
TRASH TO TREASURE -*CHURCH MEMBERS ONLY* â You may start to bring your items for the Trash to Treasure room weekday mornings from 9am-Noon. Come in the front door and use the elevator to take items downstairs. NO house clean-outs or estate closures. We are almost at capacity!!
QUILTING GROUP - PLEASE NOTE - NO quilting group in October.Â
CASTING OUR NETS - Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 6th at 7pm.
MEAL PACKAGING EVENT TEAM MEETING - Wednesday September 23rd at 6:30pm.Â
BLESSING OF PETS AND THEIR PEOPLE - Saturday October 3rd during the 4:30pm worship service.
WATCH âTHE CHOSENâ AT 6:30PM:
* Thursday, October 8th - Season 4, Episode 3 - "Moon to Blood" (57 minutes) * Thursday, October 22nd - Season 4, Episode 4 - "Calm Before" (65 minutes) * Thursday, November 5th - Season 4, Episode 4 - "Calm Before" (65 minutes) * Thursday, November 19th - Season 4, Episode 5 - "Sitting, Serving, Scheming" (67 minutes) * Thursday, December 3rd - Season 4, Episode 6 - "Dedication" (64 minutes) * Thursday, December 17th - Season 4, Episode 7 - "The Last Sign" (73 minutes)
HELP OTHERS KEEP WARM - Christ Church will collect used and new clothing during the month of October. All jackets, coats, and winterwear will go to the Heartwood Center. Other clothing will primarily be taken to the Hazleton Enlarged Ministry Clothing Depot located at Christ Lutheran Church, Hazleton. New warm socks are highly desired to be distributed to the homeless and others in need. A bin for socks will be placed in the parlor. Â Bag up other donations and mark them as âDonated Clothingâ and place in the parlor closet. If you have questions about donations speak to Brother Fred.
SAMARITANS PURSE CHRISTMAS SHOE BOXES - You can fill your shoebox by picking items for the girl/boy and age ONLINE or have them fill the shoebox for you @ Operation Christmas Child under âBuild A Shoebox Onlineâ. The cost for that is $30.00. We will have shoeboxes and labels available for you to use if you still wish to fill your own. Pick up a brochure as the items allowed and the cost per box for shipping is $10. Boxes are due back by Sunday November 8th.
ALL SAINTS SUNDAY OCTOBER 31st & NOVEMBER 1st - On All Saints weekend please bring in a picture(s) of your loved ones to be placed in front of the altar in remembrance. We will be remembering those who died from our congregation since last year at this time. Â VETERANS DAY OBSERVANCE NOVEMBER 7th & 8th - For the Veterans observance, please bring in a picture of your military loved one(s) who have served or are currently serving our country. Those pictures will be placed in front of the altar to honor them.
ARTICLES FOR THE NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER ARE DUE BY OCTOBER 18 20th!
BOUNTIFUL GARDENS - THANKS to all you brought in produce and for those who made monetary donations for items taken. Food not taken after worship services was donated to the Valley Food Pantry. We raised $28.
BIBLE STUDIES - The Wednesday night Bible Study starts at 7pm. Â We are currently reading the book of Isaiah. Wednesday morning Bible Study meets the 1st & 3rd Wednesday mornings of the month at 11:00am studying Ephesians.
LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE - LDR is asking for gifts to help with the recent earthquakes, fires and floods. Checks may be out to the church and marked LDR. Â 100% of all money donated goes directly to help those in need!! See info and forms on the bulletin board.
VALLEY INTERFAITH COUNCIL - Please follow the Valley Interfaith Council on Facebook if you haven't yet. It is an ecumenical group of member congregations in the Conyngham/Sugarloaf/Drums area that promotes unity. Â Posts include events happening with each congregation to help grow faith community involvement, along with providing support to the Valley Food Pantry. Â If you are already a follower of the Facebook page, invite your friends to follow too.
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
* ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL - Sunday October 4th from 10am-4pm at the Historic Brainerd Church, 798 Main Street Sugarloaf * CONYNGHAM UNITED METHODIST CHURCH HEARTWOOD CENTER BLANKET DRIVE FOR THE HOMELESS - Donations accepted at the Methodist Church. Please see the poster on the bulletin board in the foyer for all the information! * SOUP SALE - Christ UCC Church. Order deadline October 14th by calling 570-788-1964. Italian Wedding; Chicken Noodle; Southwest Chicken; Chili-Gluten Free; Broccoli Cheese-Gluten Free. Cost: Quart $12-Pint $6. Pick-up Saturday October 24th from 10am-12pm. * HAZLETON LIBERTY BAND 167TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERT - Sunday October 18th at 2PM in St. John Bosco Church. Come hear a variety of great music and learn the history of the band. This is a free concert. * ANNUAL PUMPKINFEST - Christ UCC Saturday October 24th from 10am-3pm. Tricky Tays (10am-2pm); Bake Sale; Homemade Food/Soups; Childrenâs games & activities and more. * SAUSAGE SUPPER - St. Johnâs Lutheran Church in St. Johns on Saturday October 31st. Cost is $15. More info to come. * ELECTION DAY PASTA DINNER - at St. John Bosco Church on Tuesday November 3rd. Take-outs begin at 3pm. Sit down is 4pm-7pm. Tickets: Adult $15 and children under age 10 - $7. * LEILANI CHESONIS CONCERT - St. Johnâs Lutheran Church, 772 St. Hohns Road, St. Johns on Sunday November 8th from 2pm-3pm. Light refreshments following the concert. A goodwill offering will be taken. Â
STEPHEN MINISTRY:
Bear one anotherâs burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2, NRSV)
What does the Stephen Ministry logo mean?  The banner in the back of the church displays this symbol.  The broken person behind the cross symbolizes the brokenness in our lives due to our sin and imperfections. The whole person stands in front of the cross because it is only through the cross of Jesus that we are made whole. The circle symbolizes both the wholeness we receive through Christ and Godâs unending love for us.  If you would like to know more about Stephen Ministry, please contact Deb Jones at 570-233-7675.