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Calendar of Events for the Week of April 19, 2026:
Monday - 5:30pm - Karate
Tuesday - 11:00am - Stephen Ministry Supervision
Wednesday - 6:30pm - AA Meeting; 7:00pm - Bible Study
Thursday - 5:30pm - Karate; 6:30pm - "The Chosen" Viewing
Friday - 
Saturday -     

LADIES LUNCHEON AT 12:00PM, SATURDAY MAY 2 AT THE LOOKOUT HOUSE -Join us as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday. WEAR YOUR RED, WHITE AND BLUE! We will have a delicious lunch and then enjoy great fellowship. Cost is $15.00. If writing a check please make payable to the Lookout House. Sign-up by April 26th.. The reservation sheet is on the table in the parlor.

RED IS THE COLOR . . . GERANIUMS ARE THE FLOWERS - Geraniums are needed to decorate our church for Pentecost Sunday May 24th and then planted outside to beautify our church grounds on Tuesday May 26th at 6:30pm. Cost is $5.00 per plant. Please use the envelope in the basket in the narthex to order and pay for your flowers. Place it in the offering plate or call the church office to sponsor. Please make sure all information is written clearly on the envelope. Deadline to order is Sunday May 17th.
MAY NEWSLETTER - Please note the deadline for all articles, information, etc. for the May newsletter is April 19th!! 
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). 

CASTING OUR NETS MINISTRY - The next gathering of the Casting Our Nets ministry group will be on Tuesday May 19th at 7PM.
BIBLE STUDIES - Wednesday night Bible Study is 7-8 pm. We are currently reading the book of Psalms. 

Wednesday morning Bible Study meets the first & third Wednesdays of the month at 11:00am. We will continue with “The Workbook on the Christian Walk”. Everyone is welcome to join. Sessions last about an hour. 

2026 BULLETIN SPONSOR CHARTS ARE AVAILABLE - Bulletins $20 per Sunday. Open dates for bulletins are October 11, November 1, 8, & 22 and December 13 & 20. Special flower pieces need to be ordered through the office (i.e. altar piece).

WATCH "THE CHOSEN" - “The Chosen” viewing is on Thursdays at 6:30pm. There will be a quick synopsis of the episode before we start it. After viewing, there will be a Q & A.

* Thursday, April 23rd - Season 2, Episode 7 - "Reckoning"
* Thursday May 7th – Season 2, Episode 8 – “Beyond Mountains”
* Thursday May 21st – Season 3, Episode1 – “Homecoming”
* Thursday June 4th – Season 3, Episode 2 – “Two by Two”
* Thursday June 11th – Season 3, Episode 3 – “physician, Heal Yourself"

SECOND SATURDAY SUPPERS - The next supper will be held on May 9 at 5:30pm downstairs in Roth Hall right after the Saturday worship service. You will need to bring your own beverages. Place settings will be provided. The simple entrée (soup or a casserole) will be provided, and it is sure to be yummy! 
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!!
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
* BREAKFAST IS SERVED - The Valley Vets Auxiliary will host a breakfast on Sunday April 19th from 7am-11am. Everyone is invited.

* SPRING TEA - Sponsored by the Conyngham Valley Historical Society at the borough building on Sunday April 19th at 2pm. Cost is $20 with advanced reservation only! Call 570-582-9028 and leave a message.

* MAY FRIENDSHIP DAY - Church Women United will sponsor this event on May 8th (note date change) at 1PM in Good Shepherd Church on Route 309 in Drums. The theme is “Shelter Me-See, Hear, Respect, Protect”. This is the ‘Fellowship of the Least Bill’. Please bring your dollars! Everyone is invited to attend.

* SAUSAGE SUPPER – DRIVE-THRU “TAKE OUT” ONLY - St John’s Lutheran Church, 772 St Johns Road on Saturday May 2nd from 1pm-5pm. Cost $14. Call 570-956-6308, 570-582-7193, 570-436-2168. 570-788-2685 for tickets.

* BREAKFAST IS SERVED - The Valley Vets Auxiliary will host a breakfast on Sunday May 17th from 7am-11am. Everyone is invited.

 
STEPHEN MINISTRY:
Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2, NRSV)
What Does a Stephen Minister Do?
A Stephen Minister provides one-to-one, lay Christian Care:
* One-to-one: Each Stephen Minister is matched with one care receiver of the same gender.  The two meet in person, typically once a week for about an hour, in a setting they have both agreed on.  The caring relationship will be brought to closure when the need for care has been addressed.
* Lay: Stephen Ministers are well trained, supervised volunteers who provide a high level of care.  They are not professional caregivers.  Their role is different from that of a counselor, therapist, pastor, or physician.
* Christian: A Stephen Minister’s care is an expression of Christ’s love and an extension of the pastoral care we offer at Christ Lutheran-Conyngham.  When it comes to spiritual matters, Stephen Minsters meet their care receives where they are, helping them work through challenges without pressuring them or enforcing faith on them.
* Care: Stephen Ministers care by listening, supporting, praying, and helping their care receivers explore feelings without being judgmental, while offering emotional and spiritual support. Their role does not include providing other types of assistance such as shopping, transportation, childcare, and other such types of help, although at times they may help care receivers identify ways to fill those needs.
If you know of someone who may benefit from a Stephen Minister, contact Deb Jones through the church office for more information.  



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