a community of christians uniting for service
A dream and plan of the Parish Life Ministry Team took one giant step closer to becoming reality this summer, thanks in part to a grant from the Lackawanna Presbytery new and emerging ministry fund that helped cover COCU’s enrollment fee in Stephen’s Ministry
If you haven’t heard of Stephen’s Ministry before this, we hope it [...]
To quote the bard Shakespeare:
All’s well that ends well!
Periodically, the choice of hymns during worship have occasioned ‘discouraging words’ – particularly for ‘Memorial Day’ Sunday when the youth chose their favorite hymns to honor our graduates, rather than patriotic tunes. Pastor Carol had her own criticism of those who don’t appreciate the time [...]
September 6 – Labor Day Weekend
Communion Celebrated
Sermon
The Rev. Bob McIntyre, guest preacher
Psalter
124 Pg. 846
Hymns
396 O Jesus I Have Promised
357 Just As I Am (vs. 1-2, 5-6)
637 Sheaves of Summer (vs. 1+4) Communion Invitation
361 Rock of Ages
September 13 – Christian Education Rally Day and Homecoming Sunday
The Sacrament of Baptism Celebrated and Brunch following worship
Scriptures
James [...]
We had a wonderful time at Vacation Bible School and want to thank the following people for their help:
Meal hosts: Leslie Bullock, The Dancheks, Wendy Harrison, Barb Swanson, Joyce Wise
Session leaders: Donna Dickinson, Sharon Harry, Brian Kaschak, Karen Lindsay, Cassie Palfrey, Lesley O’Boyle
Everyone who donated props, art supplies, snacks, and juice boxes.
We want to recognize [...]
Women’s Fellowship will sponsor a bus trip on Wednesday, October 14 to the Hunterdon Hills Playhouse to see a comedy “We Must Kill Toni or Marry Her.” The cost will be $77.00. The menu choices are: pot roast of beef, catch of the day, breast of chicken, shrimp and scallops, pork loin and sauerkraut.
If interested please [...]
Our congregation’s Stephen Ministry equips lay people to provide confidential, one-to-one Christian care to individuals in our congregation and community who are experiencing difficulties in their lives.
Church Of Christ Uniting recently became involved in Stephen Ministry. This one-to-one lay care giving ministry is named for Stephen, one of the first seven laypeople called by the [...]
Do you have a used VHS/DVD player that needs a new home? The Sunday School is in need of two VHS/DVD players. They must be in excellent working condition. If you have one you would like to donate, please see Lesley O’Boyle or contact the church office at 570-288-8434.
Plan to join us on Tuesday, September 1st in Fellowship Hall for an evening of fellowship with good food and an interesting program. Everyone (women and men) is invited. Bring a dish to share. Dessert and beverages will be provided. Punch will be served at 5:30 pm. Followed by dinner at 6:00 p.m. Helene Reed will [...]
The Annual Adult Fellowship picnic will be held on Sunday, August 23, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the home of Leslie Bullock in Noxen. The directions are in the church office. We will eat at 5:00 p.m. Hamburgs, hotdogs, chips, rolls and drinks will be provided. Those attending are asked to bring a hot or [...]
Applebee’s Restaurant has a program where it donates a portion of sales from a breakfast. The restaurant will be open for us on Saturday, August 22, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Tickets are sold in advance at the cost of $5.00. The breakfast includes a stack of pancakes and bacon or sausage and unlimited [...]