e-newsletter June 22 2018

The Moscow United Methodist Church126 Church Street Office Phone: 570-842-7251Moscow, PA 18444 e-newsletter June 22, 2018 In This Newsletter -2018 Summer Worship Schedule – 10 a.m. – Sermon series: Life of Blessing Faith and Fitness – a new group forming! An Invitation to Read Scripture ART SHOW at MUMC – Aug 3-5 North Pocono Vacation Bible School 2018

10 a.m. Summer 2018 Worship Series: Life of Blessing – Jesus’ Teaching in the Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Summer can often be a time to slow down and savor life. What betterway to do that than getting back to the basics and the blessings of life in Christ? Join us for worship, 10 a.m., each Sunday this summer as we explore the life of blessing Jesus graciously calls us to. Each summerSunday highlights the musical gifts of our church members and friends.Schedule subject to change – call the church office for more information. Come, worship with us and grow in faith! Local Scene – Photo courtesy of Mary Ellen Pidich

2018 Summer Schedule – 10 a.m.June 24 – “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Newmembers join! Special Music – Robin KellyJuly 1 – Independence Day Weekend – Holy Communion - “Blessed are the meek,for they will inherit the earth.” Special Music – Lydia HowdenJuly 8 – “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they willbe filled.” Special Music – Adrianna HowdenJuly 15 – “Blessed are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.” Special Music – Ashley GreeningJuly 22 – “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.” Special Music – MUMC QuartetJuly 29 – A Celebration of Contemporary Christian Music “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.”August 5 – Holy Communion - “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be calledchildren of God” Special Music – Deb KenoskyAugust 12 – “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” Special Music – Sarah & Michael Shoff MUMC church members, Bill and Cecile Warburton, Thornhurst, PA would like to hire a helper for a day to do some yard raking and clean out rainspouts (ladder work). Anyone interested, please call 570-848-4976

Faith and Fitness Group Forming Saturday mornings at MUMC If you like to run or exercise, or want to start running or exercising, join usSaturday mornings this summer for a time of devotion and stretching, running,walking, or other exercise, and mission with MUMC friends. We’ll gather at 8:30 a.m. at church beginning June 23. For information contact Michael Shoff, 570- 687-0721 or [email protected]. Beginners welcome! An Invitation! If you would like to read Scriptures as part of our Sunday worship, please contact Lindsay Croom at 570-241-7776 or [email protected]. Training provided.



2018 North Pocono Community Vacation Bible School July 23-28 Next Planning Meeting is: Monday, June 25, 6:30 pm at Daleville UMC Still needed – Adult Helpers; snack & craft itemsFree - Registration Forms in the Church Narthex (lobby)Sponsored by Daleville UMC, Gouldsboro & Thornhurst UMC’s, Maple Lake UMC, Moscow UMC, and the Springbrook Congregational Church – Open to all Mission: NP Dry Goods Pantry