e-newsletter Nov 16 2018

The Moscow United Methodist Church126 Church Street Office Phone: 570-842-7251Moscow, PA 18444 e-newsletter November 16, 2018 In This Newsletter – Thanksgiving Worship Trustees/Wednesday Morning Crew News Happy Thanksgiving! Sunday School NewsThis Sunday, November 18, we celebrate Benefit for Ann MarieThanksgiving with a special time of DeMuthconsecration. Grateful Moscow UMC Some December Newsfriends sing to God: “Take my life and let itbe consecrated, Lord, to thee.” Some will offer an estimate of giving to God’swork through the ministries of our church and all will enjoy a specialcelebration lunch. We hope you can come – Worship is at 11 am.Tuesday, Nov. 20, the North Pocono MInisterium’s Jesus said,Community Thanksgiving worship will take place at “Where your7 pm at the Crossroads Assembly of God Church on treasure is,Route 435 in Elmhurst. All are welcome to come and there yourgive thanks. Offerings received will benefit the North heart will bePocono Food & Dry Goods Pantries. also.” Matt 6:21

Thank You, MUMC Trustees and Wednesday Morning Crew!!All year long our MUMC faithful trustees and Wednesday morning crew work tomaintain our church, education wing and parsonage. The trustees are charged withthe responsibility of caring for Moscow UMC’s financial assets, our 150 year oldparsonage, 94 year old Sanctuary and social hall, 25 year old education wing, 2parking lots and grounds. Donations made through your pledging and envelopeofferings marked “maintenance” help fund their year-round vital work in caring forbuildings, grounds, insurance and equipment. Capital Improvement donations helpfund larger projects like the recent parsonage garage floor replacement, shownbelow.October 2018 Trustees Basic Responsibilities -Oversee, maintain, supervise all local church property -Report annually to the charge conference on the state of the church’s property, equipment, investments and resources -Receive and administer gifts and make sure trust funds are invested properly -Keep articles of incorporation up to date -Along with the pastor, be responsible for all use of the church, buildings and grounds -Keep the finance team alerted as to budget needs for insurance, property maintenance and improvement -Report and be accountable to the charge conference and the church councilEveryday maintenance at Moscow UMCis performed by a dedicated group of volunteers who meet each Wednesdaymorning to clean and care for the church buildings and grounds. They are alwayslooking for new recruits to join with them in service to our church, and fun and

friendship. Volunteers take turns bringing in delicious desserts to share. It is amazingto see the amount of work these dedicated folks do in service to our church!Because of them our church is well maintained and looks great. In this way we giveglory to God and safely and graciously welcome our congregation and communityin to worship and grow in God’s Spirit! October 2018 : The yearly trustees’ thank you lunch for our Wednesday morning crew Thank you!! To all who support the work of our trustees and the Wednesday morning crew, through your prayers, donations and volunteer efforts. You are very much appreciated! To meet our Wednesday morning crew and join in service with them, simply come to the church social hall any Wednesday morning at 9 am.

Be ThankfulBest wishes to all the Moscow United Methodist Church familyfor the gift of faith and the blessing of hope this Thanksgivingseason. May we gather together to be thankful for what we have:for the family we love, for the friends we cherish, and for theblessings that will come our way. May your Thanksgiving holidaybe a blessed one, filled with peace and joy. In Christ, Pastor Jean

MUMC Sunday School News:Now that the fall Sunday sports schedule is winding down, we wantedEVERYONE to know about some of the wonderful things happening atMUMC's Sunday school for all ages, 9:30 am every Sunday. Preschool through middle school children meet in the Sanctuaryeach Sunday at 9:30 am for a musical, prayerful opening. Then theyrotate through games, cooking, art and spiritual formation classes,learning Important Bible and life lessons in this fun and multipleintelligence format. Right now, these grades are exploring the Biblicalstories of David and Goliath. Later they will explore the Christmas storyand present a Christmas pageant in worship on Sunday, Dec. 9, 11 am. Our “Thank You” crosses with all the blessings we give thanks for…

Making twice-baked potato boats at MUMC’s Christian Kitchen Learning about Jonah and the Big Fish Our Jr/Sr High class is exploring Christian mission throughScripture, internet research in the cyber-lounge, and helping ourcongregation pack-up cleaning and hygiene kits for those in needfollowing recent hurricanes and storms. Our adult Sunday school class is exploring a video study of Moses,the reluctant prophet, in the book of Exodus. Following that they willexamine and enjoy learning Advent and Christmas spiritual themesviewing the film, The Bishop's Wife. We're thankful for all our wonderful teachers, volunteers andstudents! Everyone is welcome to join in the enjoyment of learning aboutGod's great love for us.Bring a friend!

A fundraiser to benefit Ann Marie DeMuth who is battling Multiple Myeloma Cancer. Date: November 18, 2018 Time: 12 pm – 5 pm (Doors Open at 11:00) am) Where: North Pocono High School 97 Bochicchio Blvd, Covington Township, PA 18444 Advance purchase: Adults $25.00 - Kids packages (13 and younger) available for $15.00 Door purchase: Adults $35.00 - Kids packages (13 and younger) available for $20.00 Contact for Tickets: Zandra 570.510.4033 Janet 570.842.2325 or Stephanie 570.977.9922Donations can be made online: https://www.gofundme.com/benefit-for- ann-marie-demuth

Sunday, Dec. 2, is the first day Sunday afternoon, Dec. 2, 2018, isof Advent. Advent is the holyseason of spiritual preparation the annual meeting of the Northleading up to our Christmas Pocono Cluster of United Methodistcelebration of God’s gift of Churches (UMC) for their yearlyJesus to the world. Look for church conferences. This year weupcoming events and ways to will meet at the Hemlock Groveobserve Advent at Moscow UMC, 491 Roemerville Road,UMC. Greentown, PA 18426 at 1:30 pm. All church members are invited to attend this worshipful, informative and important time in our United Methodist connection.The Winter Holidays can be Moscow UMC’s Book Discussiona time of sadness and grief. Group meets in the downstairsCome be with friends to social hall classroom for livelyshare prayerful comfort at discussions. All readers areMoscow UMC’s Wednesday welcome. Open to the public.morning grief circle on Dec Contact Lois Linko for more5, Dec 12 and Dec 19 at 11 information 570-689-9808am. All are welcome. Call570-842-7251 for questions. January 3, 2019 (Thursday) 6 pm A Prayer for Owen Meany by JohnA Service of Light to honor Irvingloved ones who are with Godthis Christmas season will February 7, 2019 (Thursday) 6 pmbe held on Thursday, Dec 20 Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase forat the Maple Lake United Lincoln’s Killer by James L.Methodist Church. Swanson March 7, 2019 (Thursday) 6 pm Little Women & Little Men by Louisa May Alcott – 150th anniversary of publication