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Cookbook
Health and Welfare is creating a cookbook for the First
United Methodist Church. Place your recipes in the "Recipe Bag”
at the Information Center in the Narthex. Submit as many recipes as
you wish. Please either type or print them and include your name and phone number.
Fifth Sunday Celebration Brunch
Our church’s Hospitality
Commission is planning to hold brunches in order to bring together
our people who attend our 8:15 and 10:45 worship services. This
opportunity for fellowship will be held during the Sunday school
hour (9:30) in the months which have five Sundays. The first
celebration on November 15 was attended by 120! The next date in 2010 will
be Oct. 17. No sign-ups, just come!
Good ‘n Plenty Suppers
resume in
October (none in September):
Roasted pork, sauerkraut, grilled hot dogs, mashed potatoes,
applesauce, breads, apple cake with topping, and beverage.
See Summer
Suppers listed here for the August take-out supper.
Movie Night,
Veggie Tales, September 26, 5-7:00, Fellowship Hall.
MOPS (Mothers
Of Preschoolers) begins in September.
If you are a mom
who…
· Is
pregnant or has a child, newborn through kindergarten age
· Desires
to make new friends
· Wants
to share the challenges and joys of motherhood
· Is
looking for opportunities for personal growth through trusted
resources
· Enjoys
giving back to the community
...then YES! MOPS
is for you!
The theme for
2010-2011 is “Momology - The Art & Science of Mothering.” The focus
scripture is Psalm 139:10: “Even there Your hand will guide me, Your
right hand will hold me fast.”
MOPS meets September through May, 6-8
p.m. on the first and third Sundays. Free childcare is available
through the “Moppets” program. The first session will be on Sept.
19. For more information on our first
meeting , contact Amy Myers at
kahkmyers@gmail.com or call 412-2819. Volunteers are needed for
childcare/MOPPETS.
Muncy
Valley United Methodist Men will
have their monthly program at Christ UM Church in Hughesville on
September 27 at 7 p.m. For more information, contact Bill Likens
(584-5932) or Howard Ott (546-6737).
Nut
Orders are due with money on
October 17, 2010. Order
forms are available in the narthex at the Information Center. Please
give or mail to Joanie Castlebury or Kathy Burkhart-Mission
Commissioner Chairpersons or leave at the church office. Profits for
2010 will be put in the Mission Benevolent Trip Fund for future
trips. There is no guarantee for a Thanksgiving delivery due to the
busyness of the nut provider. The Mission Commission thanks you in
advance for your support!
Parents of Special Needs Children
The group is open to all parents of
children with any delay or disability, and to anyone interested in
learning more about them. Currently, plans are to meet the first
Monday of the month to support, share and learn from one another, as
well as plan special events. However, because the first Monday in
September is a holiday, the first meeting will be Sept. 13, 7 p.m.,
Room 201. Guest speaker, Marcus Myers, O.D., of the Vision and
Learning Center in Muncy will address reading and the special needs
child, learning to test and identify problems in this area.
A question and
answer period will follow the presentation. Refreshments will be
served. Child care will be provided.
Future meetings are in the church
lounge. We will support,
share, and learn from one another. Please call Julie Rishel for more
information, or if you would like to help.
Fall Foliage Retreat
The annual retreat for older adults
will be October 4-7 at Wesley Forest, Weikert, PA. Relax and enjoy
the natural beauty, fellowship, Bible study, worship, crafts,
fishing, campfires and walks. The lodges are comfortable and heated.
There is a 28-person limit, the cost is $160 and the deadline is
September 24. The leaders are Bruce and Jeane Smay. Join them
for a time of renewal and growth. Registration forms are available
online at www.susumcamps.org or in our church office.
Safe Sanctuaries
Training
Workers with
children and/or youth in the United Methodist Church are required to
have clearances on file, both for the safety of our children and
protection of our leaders. A Safe Sanctuaries training for the
Williamsport District will be held Saturday, October 9, at
Pine Run UM Church, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Cost of $7 will be paid
by the church. Call the church office
The Rev. R. Bruce Smay,
our Pastor Emeritus, and his wife, Jeane, will be moving from the
Muncy area in the very near future. A luncheon in their honor will
be held on Sept. 5. Must RSVP to church office by August 29.
Wesleyan
and BLT (Bible Life & Times) Sunday School classes
will have their monthly social on
September 19 with a dinner out after late church.
For information call Ardene Judd.
Widows
Mite group will eat at Haywood's On the Water on
September 16. Carpool from the church at 11:30.
RSVP by September 13 to Ardene Judd. This is a support group ministry open
to anyone in the community.
Youth Discount
Card Fundraiser Purchase from
members of the Youth Council or at the church office. The cost per
card is $10 and each includes a daily discount at 15 area
businesses. The discounts are good until
June 1,
2011. Businesses included on
the card include:
Dominoes - Washington Blvd. - Buy a lg. spec. at regular price, get
a med 1 topping free
Taco Bell - Williamsport - Free cinnamon twist w/purchase of $2.50
Trout Pond Park - Muncy - $1 off Sunday Skating Admission
Faxon Bowling - 1225 River Ave., - 1 free shoe rental
Paradise Cancun - 100 W. Third St., Williamsport - 1 free kids meal
with purchase
Cheri’s House of Flowers - 186 N. Main, Hughesville - $5 off $25 or
more
Original Italian Pizza, Muncy - 10% off total purchase
Cials Deli Café - 452 Market St., Williamsport - 15% off total
purchase
Subway - 1380 E. Penn St., Muncy - 50-cents off a 6 inch sub
Alley Cat Hair Shop - Muncy - 20% off retail items
Kathy’s Café - 21 S. Main St., Hughesville - $1 off order
Hallson’s Suds & Subs - 36 Lycoming, Muncy - $1 off orders of $15 or
more
Butler’s Eatery - $1 off order
Orlando’s - $1 off any dinner entree at regular price
Bird House Restaurant, Montoursville - 10% off total purchase (not
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