Open hearts. Open minds. Open doors. The people of the United Methodist Church!
The United Methodist Church of Chinchilla
411 Layton Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411
Sunday Worship @ 10AM Anthony P. Schwartz, Pastor 570-587-2578
EDUCATION
Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind." ~Romans 12:2
Sunday School
At the Sunday worship service, Junior Church for children is available.
What is Junior Church? The children are invited to leave the worship service during the sermon and go with a teacher to a class room and will be offered a lesson that is more suitable for children, along with an activity such as a simple craft.
Sunday School meets every Sunday @ 11:15am.
Adult Sunday School is a varying group of adults of all ages, who discuss topics and lessons. The subject varies from planned series, random lessons and sometimes even "Mayberry". That's right! We watch an old Mayberry episode and discuss how the lessons correlate to biblical values and principles.
Vacation Bible School
Each Summer, we invite the children of the church and the community to attend a week of lessons and fun. They participate in a planned curriculum of lessons about Jesus, eat dinner, sing songs, play games and do crafts.
All children are welcome. Parents are also welcome to participate!
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MISSIONS
But as for me and my household, we will serve the LORD." ~Joshua 24:15b
Serving the Scranton Rescue Mission ...helping the hurting in Jesus' name!
Our church occasionally serves dinner at the Scranton Rescue Mission.
If you are interested in helping with this effort in the future,
please contact Harry or Jean Lynch @ 587-2832.
Ways to help:
1.provide a food item, like a dessert
2.donate your time to help prepare & serve the food
3.donate money to defray the costs
For more information, see: www.ScrantonRescueMission.com
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PROGRAMS
Welcome one another, therefore, just as Christ has welcomed you, for the Glory of God. Romans 15:7
Crusaders
The Crusaders are a group of caring people who meet at the church to do a fundraising project of baking welsh cookies from an old time recipe. They invest their proceeds in the church and the community.
The Crusaders also meet to do fun things like going to the movies and out to dinner. They never use their fundraising money for their entertainment.
Church Lunch
The church lunch, also known as the 'retirees lunch' meets monthly for a time of food and fellowship. Everyone is invited; you need not be 'retired' to attend!
What Typically Goes on at Chinchilla UMC!?!
What type of fun and activities do we have at the UMC of Chinchilla?
Well, here's a sampling of some recent events:
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Serve dinner to the homeless at the Scranton Rescue Mission
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Movie night with dinner
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Game night with snacks
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Craft fair and Blueberry Festival
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Vacation Bible School
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Lively discussions at Adult Sunday School
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Mystery dinner theater
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Children’s craft day's
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'Hanging of the greens'..(the evening includes: covered dish, decorating, caroling, special music, & comedy skits)
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Christmas party
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Christmas "Love Tree" ...a mission project through the Salvation Army (provide gifts for underprivileged children)
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service.
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Pastor Tony’s 'Simply Awesome' sermons
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OPPORTUNITIES
Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it.
~ Hebrews 13:2
Serving the Church is an Opportunity:
[When I express gratitude to others, I transform my thoughts into deeds.]
+Be a Sunday School Teacher
+Sing with the Singers Group
+Play Piano or Musical Instrument
+Be a Lay Speaker
+Do a Technical Job
+Do Office Work
+Do Mission Work
+Be an Usher
+Be a Greeter
+Host Fellowship Hour
+Plan Social Events
+Serve on a Committee
+There are many, many ways to serve
+We all have gifts and talents ...why not delight God by using them!
If you're interested in serving the church in any way, please contact Pastor Tony 587-2578.
THANK YOU ...to those "Invisible Angels" who serve the church every day with their good actions, work and prayers. You know who you are!
This page was last updated on: August 31, 2010
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Chinchilla United Methodist Church, 411 Layton Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411 [570-587-2578]
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