Calendar of Events for the Week of June 29, 2025: Monday - 5:30pm - Karate Tuesday - Wednesday - 7:00pm - Bible Study Thursday - 5:30pm - Karate Friday - Saturday -
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL FOOD TRUCK PARTY - “ON A ROLL WITH GOD!” - VBS is planned for the week of August 4th – 8th from 9am-Noon each day. Children age 4 through completed 4th grade may register. Storytime, crafts, games and refreshments make up the morning. Registration forms are downloadable by clicking here. Forms are also available on the table in the parlor, in this newsletter or by contacting the church office. Older youth and adults are needed to help, so please consider being a part of VBS.
HISTORY OF THE OAK TREES!? On the ‘Conyngham’ side of the church are several oak trees. Does anyone remember if they were planted in honor or in memory of anyone from our congregation? Please get in touch with Cindy if you have any information.
HEARTWOOD CENTER SUMMER WISH LIST - As the seasons shift and the temperatures rise, our homeless community members face new and serious challenges. Exposure to the sun, heat and unpredictable weather can take a toll on their health and well-being. We are asking for your help to gather essential items that will provide comfort, protection, and dignity to those experiencing homelessness. Items especially needed during the summer months include:
*Sunscreen *Aloe Vera gel *Reusable water bottles and bottled water *Tarpa and tents *Lightweight clothing and hats *Bug spray *First-aid supplies *Hygiene products
Please place your donations in the bin in the parlor. Thanks!
EAT MORE ICE CREAM! And bring your clean, empty containers to church. We need them for our flower deliveries.
ACOLYTES NEEDED! - If you are in 3rd grade (or entering this Fall) or older and would like to serve as an acolyte during the 10:45am worship service, please see Cindy Derr. She will explain how the scheduling works and what the duties are. We need your help in this important ministry. Even grown-ups can serve as acolytes!
BOUNTIFUL GARDENS - The table to share your Bountiful Gardens produce is in the parlor. Individuals with extra produce from their gardens can leave it on the table before the Saturday or Sunday church services. If you would like any of the produce, we are asking for a free will donation which will be given to the Valley Food Pantry, along with any extra produce. When leaving your produce, please put it on the table in the parlor and NOT in the shopping cart.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR VALLEY DAY - Our church will have a canopy set up for Valley Day weekend to promote our Bible school, Sunday school, as well as other upcoming activities and events. Volunteers are needed to man the canopy Friday, August 1st from 4pm - 10 pm and Saturday August 2nd from 11am – 9 pm. There will be crafts available for children to complete, Bible school registration forms, small giveaways and fliers to share with others that tell about the many activities and events that will be happening in the coming months. Please consider signing up for an hour or more. Chairs and water will be provided. A sign-up sheet is in the parlor.
BIBLE STUDIES - Wednesday nights Bible Study is 7-8 pm. We will be reading 1 and 2 Chronicles thus summer. Weather permitting, we will be outside. If not, then we will meet in the parlor. Our group focuses on reading the Bible from start to finish and discussing it. Join us and hear God's Word. "Coming soon - Watch 'The Chosen' starting in September. Evening to be announced later. 'The Chosen' is a series based on Jesus's life and the people he chose to follow him. We plan to watch and discuss the episodes together.
BIBLE STUDY AT ST. JOHN BOSCO CHURCH - Adult Bible Study beginning Tuesday July 8th. Topic: The 7 Sacraments in Sacred Scripture. Choose either morning or evening session-Morning 9:15am-10:45am; evening 6:30pm-8:00pm. Reservations are required. Call 570-788-1997, Ext. 3. Bring your Bible. If you don’t have a Bible, new study Bibles are available for $5. Sessions are free of charge.
LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE - LDR is asking for gifts to help with the recent disasters. Checks may be out to the church and marked LDR. 100% of all money donated goes directly to help those in need!!
STEPHEN MINISTRY: 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 God’s unending love for us. If you would like to know more about Stephen Ministry, please contact Deb Jones at 570-233-7675 or msjonesncc@gmail.com.
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
* HISTORIC BRAINERD CHURCH - An evening of music with the Hazleton Liberty Band on Sunday June 29th at 5:00pm. (rain date July 13th). Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating.