e-newsletter May 4 2018

The Moscow United Methodist Church126 Church Street Office Phone: 570-842-7251Moscow, PA 18444 e-newsletter May 4, 2018April 29 Youth Sunday – I Can Only ImagineThanks to all our MUMC youth (and adult helpers) who designed and ledworship on Youth Sunday. These photos show them lined up afterworship to greet our congregation. MUMC’s youth provided amazingpiano playing, a dramatic reading of the Lord’s Prayer in dialog with Godthe Father, several wonderful hymns and song selections, heartfeltprayers, a powerful reading of Scripture, a beautiful choral rendition ofThe Lord’s Prayer and a warm greeting – what a joyful time of worship! Youth Group Adult Leaders NeededWe are asking all our church family to consider whether God is calling you to serve as an adulthelper in youth ministries in our church. You can help out as often as you wish. We haveresources and can provide assistance so no one goes it alone. We have an immediate need foran adult to accompany our youth on a Sunday through Friday mission trip in late June. We willtrain you. So many young people have found their way in faith and life over the years throughyouth ministries at Moscow UMC. We thank you for considering if you can help in this vital way.For information, contact Pastor Jean 570- 878-9069 or [email protected].

New Bible study forming:And God Saw That It Was Good This study is accompanied by the PBS film, The National Parks: America’s Best Idea by Ken Burns. Mondays at 6:30 pm beginning May 7, 2018Developed by Earth Ministry and WETA, public broadcasting TV in Washington, DC, this study includes the following topics: The Creator and Creation – May 7 God in Nature – May 14 Made in the Image of God – May 21 A Covenant with Every Living Thing – June 4 Awakening the Spirit – June 18



For information, contact Sarah Shoff 570-430-1094

Church Meetings Coming Up Go to church… But don’t just go to church… BE THE CHURCH!Sunday, May 6 – after worship – Worship CommitteeThursday, May 10 – 6 pm: TrusteesTuesday, May 15 – 6 pm – SPRCTuesday, May 15 – 7 pm – Administrative CouncilOther Events in May:Spring Fair – Saturday, May 5 – 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.Monday Night Bible Study – May 7, 14, 21 at 6:30 pm – And God Saw That It Was Good A video study using the PBS film – The National Parks: America’s Best IdeaStart-up Meeting MUMC Page Turners Book Club – Thursday, May 17 at 6 pmCoffee Hour after Worship – May 20St. Mary’s Villa 3rd Sunday Worship – May 20 at 2 pm

We’re Looking for Shoes! New and gently used footwear (pairs only) are being collected at Moscow UMC for Mission Central, our Susquehanna Conference Mission Warehouse. Bring to church – collection ends Sunday, May 27, 2018 Calling all young adults: College students and college students to beYou are invited to help at the North Pocono Food Pantry on Thursday, June 14,2018 from 9:30 to 11:30 am. There will a large food delivery that day and BethCzudala (from MUMC) and the rest of the Food Pantry team would reallyappreciate your help. This would be a great time to help others in mission andmaybe get service hours. Afterwards, we will treat to a light lunch and ice creamat Tasty Swirl for which is around the corner from the food pantry in Bill’s plaza.We hope you can come! For more information, please email, text or call ConsuelaBrown at [email protected] or 570-954-0786. It will great to see you while you’re home on summer break!North Pocono Food Pantry – Dec 2017