Archive for October, 2009

Property Update

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

The Property Ministry Team and the Parish Council have approved two major projects for the church. In conjunction with a roofing consultant, it has been decided to make repairs and significantly upgrade the flat roofs over Fellowship Hall, the S3 apartment, and the Education wing of the church. The upgrading of the flat [...]

Adult Sunday School Class for November

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

Classes held in Lukens Lounge, 1st Floor of Educational Building, at 11:30 a.m.
Enjoy some refreshments in Fellowship Hall following worship and then come to class for some spiritual refreshment
ALL ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE CLASSES
DVD Series and Study
Enough – Discovering Joy Through Simplicity and Generosity

By Adam Hamilton
Publisher’s Description:
Money has great power in our lives. [...]

Al Beech/West Side Food Pantry

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

During September, 175 food orders were distributed on eight days. The 175 orders provided food for 497 persons. These were comprised of 161 children aged to 19 years, 262 adults aged 20 to 59 and 74 persons aged 60 and older. The average number of orders per month is about 190 so [...]

November Worship Schedule

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

November 1 All Saint’s Communion Service
Sermon: “No More Tears”
Isaiah 25: 6-9 The heavenly banquet when the Lord saves
Revelation 21: 1-6 A new heaven and a new earth when God is with us

Hymns:
A Mighty Fortress is Our God
Hymn of Promise
For All the Saints

November 8 Consecration Sunday- Congregation [...]

THANKSgiving

Wednesday, October 28th, 2009

I love fall…its colors, and smells of wood fires burning, the sound of geese flying south, cold apples and warm cider, the crisp fall air that puts color in cheeks, and makes us want to wrap up in sweaters or cuddle up with a book by a warm fire. It also is a time [...]

Pecan Sale

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

PECAN SALE – Betty Harris is selling mammoth pecans for $8.00. All proceeds from the sale will benefit COCU. The pecans will be available by the middle of November.

Apple Pie Youth Fundraiser

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

It’s Apple Pie Time Again!!
Purchase a fresh apple pie from the youth group for $8.00. They need your order by November 15th. The youth will be taking orders on November 1st, November 8th, and November 15th before and after the worship service. Please look for them and order your pies. [...]

World Community Day

Sunday, October 25th, 2009

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED OF WYOMING VALLEY will be sponsoring World Community Day 2009. It will be held at the Salvation Army Center on Pennsylvania Avenue in Wilkes-Barre, on Friday, November 6. The theme for the day is Piecing Earth Together. The speaker will be Dr. Marlene Troy, Chairperson of the Environmental Engineering Studies [...]

Driver needed for van ministry

Monday, October 19th, 2009

One or two licensed drivers are needed on Sunday mornings to keep the church van ministry to Wesley Village available. Training in the operation of the van would be provided. Drivers would need to be capable of helping passengers board and disembark from the van.
If interested, please contact the church office for more information [...]

Schedule your church directory portrait

Monday, October 19th, 2009

A new pictorial directory is in the works for Church of Christ Uniting!
For your convenience, Olan Mills will convert our Fellowship Hall into a professional portrait studio. Reserve your appointment time at one of the sign-up locations in the Narthex or the entrance to Fellowship Hall or call 1-800-866-2263 or online at www.signup.olanmills.com.
Each [...]