Calendar of Events for the Week of April 27, 2025: Monday - 5:30pm - Karate Tuesday - 7:00pm - Casting Our Nets Wednesday - 7:00pm - Bible Study Thursday -Â 9:00am - Quilting Group; 5:30pm - Karate Friday - 1:00pm - CWU May Friendship Day Saturday- Â Â Â
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED - Teachers are needed for the Pre-K â 2nd grade class on May 4th & 18th. Please consider teaching on one of these dates. The last day for Sunday School this session is May 18th.
MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY - âLife Is Better With Friendsâ, sponsored by Church Women United, will be held here at Christ-Conyngham on Friday May 2 at 1:00pm. Â Come for the program â Friends Love At All Times â and stay for light refreshment and fellowship. It is also the âFellowship of the Least Coinâ. Bring your wrapped pennies to the service for a collection. If anyone would like to bring âfinger foodsâ for the refreshment time that would be greatly appreciated. Please use the sign-up sheet on the table in the parlor to indicate if you will donate an item.
NOTE NEW DATE  - LADIES LUNCHEON SATURDAY, MAY 10 / HATS! HATS! HATS! - Moms, grandmothers, sisters, daughters, aunts, all ladies of the church are invited. The luncheon will be held at 12:00 p.m. at The Lookout House. Cost is $15 to be paid the date of the event. Wear your favorite hat- plain or fancy. There will be a fashion show of hats, too. Meal includes sandwiches, soup, quiche, salad, beverage and dessert. For reservations call 570-788-1572 by Sunday May 3rd  or sign-up on the sheet on the table in the back of the church. If paying by check-please make payable tot the Lookout House. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY MADE A RESERVATION, PLEASE INDICATE ON THE SIGN-UP SHEET IF YOU CAN ATTEND ON THE NEW DATE.
NEPA SYNOD ASSEMBLY MAY 30-31, 2025 - Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church in Stroudsburg, PA. Anyone is interested in attending this assembly, please see Cindy Derr.
BIBLE STUDIES - Wednesday night Bible Study meets from 7pm-8pm. We are beginning 1st Kings and reading about the kings of Israel. We will be in the parlor. Our group focusses on reading the Bible from start to finish and discussing it. Join us and hear Godâs word.
Wednesday morning Bible Studies are the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 11am. We are using the workbook on "The Christian Walkâ.
CASTING OUR NETS MINISTRY -The next gathering of the Casting Our Nets ministry group will be on Tuesday April 29th at 7PM.
2025 BULLETINS OPEN DATES - Open sponsor dates for bulletins are November 2, 9, and December 21. Special flower pieces need to be ordered through the office (i.e. altar piece). Â Â BEAR CREEK CAMP - Registration for Summer Camp is now open. See the poster on the bulletin board in the parlor for dates and take an information packet that shows costs, phone, e-mail and other information. Financial help is offered to campers from our congregation (see Cindy).
LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE - LDR is asking for gifts to help with the recent disasters. Checks may be out to the church and marked LDR. Â 100% of all money donated goes directly to help those in need!!
STEPHEN MINISTRY: You can play an important role in our Stephen Ministry because you may know of someone who is going through a difficult time and who could benefit from the focused care, encouragement, and support of a Stephen Minister. Stephen Ministers meet weekly with their care receivers to listen, care, and provide emotional and spiritual support. The caring relationship lasts for as long as the person needs care. Itâs a powerful way you can help a hurting friend.Â
If you know of someone who is hurting, find out more about Stephen Ministry by talking with Deb Jones at 570-233-7675 or Pastor Cindy. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to bring Godâs love and care to those in need. Itâs a great way for you to show how much you care!Â
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
* âFROM SILENCE TO SONGâ - The Freeland Area Community Choir will present this cantata on Sunday April 13th at 3PM in St. Johnâs UCC in Freeland and Sunday April 27th at 3PM in Faith UCC Hazle Township.
* DRUMS LIONESS LIONS CLUB EVENT - Embrace the excitement of the Kentucky Derby! Join the Drums Lioness Lions Club for a âRun for the Rosesâ Afternoon Tea & Tricky Tray Fundraiser on Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Sand Springs Country Club in Drums. Don't miss an afternoon of Kentucky charm, festive fun, and fantastic prizesâall for a great cause! Derby-style attire is encouraged !For ticket information, contact Raffael Billet at 570-578-6390 or Lorna Veglia at 570-436-1937.
* MOTHERâS DAY TEA - The Conyngham Valley Historical Society is holding a Motherâs Day Tea on Sunday May 4th at 2pm in the Conyngham Boro Building at 215 Main Street. Tickets are $20 and must be ordered in advance. Call 570-582-9028 and leave a message.
* ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ - Held at the Sugarloaf Fire Co., 95 W. County Road. April 27th. Take-out Only. $12.00. Call for tickets at 570-788-3128. Tickets at the door are subject to advanced sales and availability.
* BINGO BONANZA - Sunday April 27th at the PA Theatre of the Performing Arts Center, 212 W. Broad Street, Hazleton. Doors open at 1PM; Games begin at 2PM. Tickets-$25 in advance - $30 at the door. Proceeds benefit the United Way of Greater Hazleton Annual Campaign.
* BLOOD DRIVE - Thursday May 15th from 1pm-6pm at Conyngham United Methodist Church.
* CHICKEN BBQ - Saturday May 17th from 11:30am-2pm at Conyngham United Methodist Church. Drive-thru ONLY. Cost $12. Tickets call 570-788-3960