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
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CALENDAR ~ NEWSLETTER
Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are tired from carrying heavy loads, and I will give you rest."
~ Matthew 11:28
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Sun, 1/01, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service/Communion
Tues, 1/03, 7:00PM >> Trustees Meeting
Sun, 1/08, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service
Tues, 1/10, 7:00PM >> Finance & Admin Board Meeting
Sun, 1/15, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service
Sun, 1/22, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service
Wed, 1/25, 6:00PM >> PPR Meeting
Wed 1/25, 7:00PM >> Spiritual Growth Meeting
Sun, 1/29, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service
February 2012
Sun, 2/05, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service/Communion
Tues, 2/07, 7:00PM >> Trustees Meeting
Sun, 2/12, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service
Tues, 2/14, 7:00PM >> Finance & Admin Board Meeting
Sun, 2/19, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service
Sun, 2/26, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service
March 2012
Sun, 3/04, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service/Communion
Tues, 3/06, 7:00PM >> Trustees Meeting
Sun, 3/11, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service
Tues, 3/13, 7:00PM >> Finance & Admin Board Meeting
Sun, 3/18, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service
Sun, 3/25, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service
_____________________________________________________________________Tues, 3/06, 7:00PM >> Trustees Meeting
Sun, 3/11, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service
Tues, 3/13, 7:00PM >> Finance & Admin Board Meeting
Sun, 3/18, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service
Sun, 3/25, 10:00AM >> Sunday Worship Service
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Meetings
Trustees meet on 1st Tuesdays:
January 3rd at 7:00PM
February 7th at 7:00PM
March 6th at 7:00PM
Finance and Administrative Board meet on 2nd Tuesdays:
January 10th at 7:00PM
February 14th at 7:00PM
March 13th at 7:00PM
PPR Meeting
Wednesday, January 25th at 6:00PM
Spiritual Growth Meeting
Wednesday, January 25th at 7:00PM
Faith is the substance of things hoped for,
the evidence of things not seen.
~Hebrews 11:1
On the first Sunday each month, you are welcome to receive Holy Communion.
The only requirement is that you believe in Jesus Christ.
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About Epiphany
Epiphany, the 12th day after Christmas, celebrates the visit of the three kings or wise men to the Christ Child, signifying the extension of salvation to the Gentiles. Epiphany falls on Friday, January 6, 2012, also called "Three Kings Day," is the climax of the Christmas season for Protestants. In most countries, including the United States, the celebration of Epiphany in 2012 is transferred to Sunday, January 8, 2012._____________________________________________________________________
Meetings
Trustees meet on 1st Tuesdays:
January 3rd at 7:00PM
February 7th at 7:00PM
March 6th at 7:00PM
Finance and Administrative Board meet on 2nd Tuesdays:
January 10th at 7:00PM
February 14th at 7:00PM
March 13th at 7:00PM
PPR Meeting
Wednesday, January 25th at 6:00PM
Spiritual Growth Meeting
Wednesday, January 25th at 7:00PM
the evidence of things not seen.
~Hebrews 11:1
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On the first Sunday each month, you are welcome to receive Holy Communion.
The only requirement is that you believe in Jesus Christ.
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Quilters Group
The Quilters meet on the second Thursday of most months,
except July and December at 6:30 PM in our fellowship hall, directly through the doors from the parking lot.
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Retirees Covered Dish Luncheon
Thanks!
At the December luncheon, we collected non-perishable food items for the Dalton food pantry,
in place of exchanging gifts.
Thank you to everyone who donated!
Think Spring!
The Retirees luncheon will not be held during January and February,
but may meet on March 14th, if the weather permits.
It will be announced.
General Info:
We usually gather at 11:30; Lunch at Noon.
We bring our favorite covered dish to share (unless announced otherwise).
Everyone is welcome! You don't have to be a church member.
The theme changes each month, so its always very interesting!
For questions, contact:
Marie Greschuk, 586-9047
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The best gift we can give is the news of God's love shown in Jesus Christ.
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Peace on Earth!
A big THANK YOU to all who participated in Operation Christmas Child!
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.' "
. ~Acts 20:35(NIV)
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"Today, give a stranger one of your smiles. It might be the only sunshine he sees all day."
~H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
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Pasta Dinner: Thank You!
Thank you to all who helped and contributed to the Pasta Dinner fundraiser for the
American Cancer Society, 'In Loving Memory of Charles L. Edwards'.
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Missions: the Scranton Rescue Mission
Occasionally we serve the Scranton Rescue Mission.
Stay tuned for a future commitment.
Ways to help:
- Serve the meal at the Scranton Rescue Mission with the team
- Provide a dessert
- Donate money toward the food
Anyone wishing to help, please contact Harry or Jean Lynch, 587-2832
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"Success is not to be measured by the position that one has reached in life,
but the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed."
~ Booker T. Washington
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Introduction to Martial Arts
An introduction to Martial Arts is being offered on Tuesday's, from 7pm - 9pm,
at the Chinchilla United Methodist Church.
Ages six and up are invited to participate at no cost or obligation.
The Introduction to Martial Arts includes learning techniques, stretching, and practicing,
as well as 'learning how to fall' to best avoid an injury.
Contact Scott at 585-1206 if you have any questions.
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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
-Philippians 4:13 (NKJV)
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Check out this awesome video:
http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=FB0CEMNU
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www.BibleGateway.com
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For daily devotions: http://www.upperroom.org/devotional/
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Advertising your Event
Anyone wishing to advertise their event, can send an email to the following local media:
LOCAL CONTACTS
The Suburban <suburbanweekly@timesshamrock.com>;
The Abington Journal <news@theabingtonjournal.com>;
The Scranton TimesTribune Clipboard <yesdesk@timesshamrock.com>;
Scranton District Superintendent Newsletter Kathy Adams <kadams@susumc.org>;
WPEL Radio community calendar <mail@wpel.org>;
For WNEP-TV Public Service Bulletin Board, go to this website & follow instructions:
http://www.wnep.com/community/psbb/
EXTENDED AREA CONTACTS
Forest City News <fcnews@nep.net>;
Susquehanna Transcript <susqtran@epix.net>;
Times Leader <ssnyder@timesleader.com>;
Towanda Review <kandrus@thedailyreview.com>;
Tunkhannock New Age <bbaker1@epix.net>;
Wyalusing Rocket Courier <rocket@epix.net>;
The Valley Advantage <advantage@timesshamrock.com>;
The Weekender <astout@timesleader.com>;
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Integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching.
-Unknown
"Always do right. This will gratify some people, and astonish the rest."
- Mark Twain (American writer, 1835-1910)
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Read more about the Susquehanna Conference.
Website: www.susumc.org
The Susquehanna LINK [News]: www.suslink.org
"A Witness to Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World"
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Save Those Aluminum Cans!
We are once again collecting aluminum cans.
The cans are recycled and the church makes a few bucks in the process!
Bring your cans to the church and place them in the small trailer to the right of the garage in the parking lot. Any questions, see Jim Gibbs.
Thanks!
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Submit Your Articles for Publication
If there are any events or dates to publicize to the congregation,
please pass this information along to Pastor Tony for the bulletin,
and to chinumc@yahoo.com, to get the information on the church website.
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Let all that you do be done in Love.
~ 1 Corinthians 16:14
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This page was last updated on: January 19, 2012
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Chinchilla United Methodist Church, 411 Layton Road, South Abington Township, PA 18411 [570-587-2578]
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Music: "Come, Now Is The Time To Worship", by Brian Doerksen
