Special Events and Current Activities 

Monthly Lunch (Formerly known as "Soup 'n Sandwich"), Sept. 7, 12 pm: Baked Potato Bar with all the fixin's. Proceeds benefit DITz Youth Fellowship mission projects.

Joshua Men's Study will conclude on Sept. 8, 6:30, at the home of Denny Hammond.

Good 'n Plenty Supper Sept. 10, 4:30-6:00, baked ham, escalloped potatoes, green beans, pickled cabbage, rolls, cake and beverage; take-outs after 4:30; Adults $8, Children 6-12 $4, Under 6 Free.

Parables Of Jesus Study resumes September 16, 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall, led by Sally Gardy.

Back To School Carnival Sept. 21, noon to 3:00 in the church parking lot. Food, games & fun!

Hope & Help for the Single Mom - "21 Principles of a Healthy Single Mom" is a DVD-led Bible study series by Lori Little, who offers help and insight from her own experiences, as well as powerful teachings from people who have been single moms or were raised by single moms - including Kay Arthur, Dr. Charles Stanley, Stormie Omartian and many more. There are four 6-week sessions which will be offered Mondays, 7-8 p.m. Session 1 will be Sept. 8-Oct. 13. Group facilitator will be Ann Stine. There is no charge for the course. Nursery care and children's activities provided upon request. Pre-registration required. Contact the church office (546-8030 or muncyumc@windstream.net) to register. Visit www.hope4singlemoms.com for more details on the course.

GriefShare - This special seminar and support group for those experiencing loss will begin the next 13-week series on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7 p.m. Videos feature interviews with leading authors, counselors, speakers and pastors with years of expertise in grief recovery. Group facilitators are Holly Shaffer and Linda Miller. For more information or to register, contact the church office (546-8030 or muncyumc@windstream.net).

Widow's Mite monthly group will meet for lunch on September 11 at Le Jeune Chef. RSVP by Sept. 7 with menu choice and money to Anne Knox (546-2012). Carpool from the church at 12:00.

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast will  meet Sept. 20 at the home of Dave Pentz. For more information, call Dave Pentz, 546-3998.

Muncy Valley United Methodist Men  The Sept. 22 gathering will be at Christ UMC, Hughesville. For more information, contact Bill Likens (584-5932) or Howard Ott (546-6737).

Youth Activities - DITz (Disciples In Training) meets every other Sunday evening at 6 pm in Room 104 for Bible study. Next session is August 31. Contact John & Lori at 435-0508 for more information.

Confirmation Class Students entering seventh grade or older are invited to be a part of the Confirmation Class of 2008-09. Confirmation Class is designed to prepare students for membership in the church through monthly meetings with the Pastor. Reception into membership will be Sunday, May 31, 2009. Please contact the church office (546-8030) to register. 

Wesleyan/Bible Life and Times monthly social will be Sept. 21 after late church at Ruby Tuesdays. Contact Ardene Judd for reservations (546-7676).

Older Adult Ministries/Keenagers  The September luncheon will be held at the Genetti on September 24^th. They will carpool from the church at 11:15 am. If you are driving yourself please let Ardene know. The luncheon will be $10 prepaid. Our program will be the Mid Penn Harmonica Club. For more information contact Ardene Judd at 546-7676 or Arlene Opp (433-0306).

Sept. 14 is also the deadline to sign up for the train ride and lunch (Penn Wells Hotel) on October 15. Make reservations with Janice Oden (546-6166), Janet Pursel (546-6047), or the church office.

Prayer and Healing Service, Sunday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary (third Sunday of each month). 

United Methodist Women

     Special guest at the Sept. 9 meeting will be Kirsten Felix, Director of the Lycoming Co. AIDS Resource Center. AIDS is the leading cause of death in the world today. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more on this important topic. The meeting is at 7 p.m.

Spiritual Formation Perhaps you’ve heard others expressing their enthusiasm for the “Companions in Christ” series which began last spring and wish you would have been a part of the group. If so, Pastor Gardy would like to extend an invitation to anyone interested to become a part of the 20 companions who are on the journey.

Part 3 of the series, “Deepening Our Prayer: The Heart of Christ” will begin Wednesday, Oct. 8. Other sessions are Oct. 15, 22, 29, Nov. 12, 19.  The group meets in Fellowship Hall from 7-9 p.m.

Part 4, “Responding to Our Call” begins in January for five weeks, and Part 5, “Experiencing Spiritual Guidance” begins in April. Contact the church office by Sept. 8 if you are interested so that books may be ordered and arrangements made

“Lay Speaking Ministries Basic Course” will be held September 15, 22, 29, October 6 and 13 (10 hours) from 7-9 p.m. at the Swissdale UM Church hall in Lock Haven. The instructor will be Dr. Virginia E. Baker-Betz. Watch for more information to come

Blood Pressure Screenings will be conducted on the first Sunday of each month in the narthex between worship services by the Health and Welfare Committee. Please bring your blood pressure record card if you have one.