050919E-Newsletter

The Moscow United Methodist Church 126 Church Street Moscow United Methodist Church Moscow, PA 18444 Office: 570 842-7251 Email [email protected] Website www.moscowumc.com e-newsletter May 9th, 2019 In This Newsletter Mother’s Day Prayer Happy Mother’s Day Congregational Survey For our mothers, who have given us life and love, Camp Wesley Mission that we may show them reverence and love, Moscow UMC at Railriders Jr/Sr Sunday School Class we pray to the Lord . . . Easter at the Learning Tree Book Club For mothers who have lost a child through death, Spring Fair Thank You that their faith may give them hope, Retirement Celebration for Rev. and their family and friends support and console them, Marian Hartman we pray to the Lord . . . For women, though without children of their own, who like mothers have nurtured and cared for us, we pray to the Lord . . . For mothers, who have been unable to be a source of strength, who have not responded to their children and have not sustained their families, we pray to the Lord . . . Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church. Bless these women, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers. Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always with a spirit of profound respect. Grant this through Christ our Lord. Amen. 438 The United Methodist Book of Worship

Congregational Survey – Due Sunday, May 26, 2019 A New Sunday Morning Worship and Sunday School Schedule You may have heard: God is doing a new thing with the realignment of the Moscow and Gouldsboro UMC’s into a single charge beginning July 1, 2019. Sharing a pastor (Moscow UMC 75% and Gouldsboro 25%) will help ease finances for both churches. Currently, both congregations worship at 11 am on Sundays. Some have indicated they would prefer an earlier time for Sunday morning worship as we have in the summer months. Please let us know your preferences: Name________________________________________________ I usually come to church: __ Twice a month or more __ Christmas and Easter only __ Once a month or more __ Once a year or less __ On Occasion __ I do not attend worship __ Summer months or when in town I would prefer a year round Sunday worship time of: __ 9:30 am __ 11 am __ Either time is fine with me __ Other____________ I and/or my children/grandchildren attend Sunday school __ Twice a month or more __ On Occasion __ Once a month or more __ We do not attend Sunday school I would prefer that Sunday school be held: __ During worship time __ Before worship __ After worship __ Other____________ Thoughts & Ideas: __________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ Thank you for your input! Join us Sunday May 19 after worship at coffee hour for a round table discussion of our new realignment.

Wesley Forest Camp Volunteers In Mission Opportunities Coming Up! Help us get ready for summer camp! Please Contact Emily Sliski, Center Director if you plan to serve. 570-922-1348 or [email protected] All days, unless noted, we ask for volunteers to bring their basic tool supplies - hammer, cat's paw/crowbar, electric drill (not totally necessary), pencil, tape measure, tool belt, etc. We will provide the following if needed: overnight accommodations (volunteers bring all overnight bedding/towels), breakfast, lunch. Dinner will be on your own, but people can have access to the kitchen for meal prep. • May 13-17 = Framing, Insulating, Drywalling, 6-8 volunteers needed with 1-2 being skilled framers. Skills: movers of material, skilled knowledge of cutting and hanging drywall • May 20-22 = Drywalling, Painters. 6-8 volunteers to continue drywalling, 4 volunteers for painting. Skills: movers of material, skilled knowledge of cutting and hanging drywall, solid painters for ceiling and walls. Painters do not need to bring tool belt, but bringing brushes and rollers would help. We will supply them though. Painters can also bring small ladders or step stools. • May 28-30 = Painting and Finish Work. 4 painters, 3-5 volunteers skilled with finish work. Skills: painters (same notes as above for tools), very skilled finish workers: hang doors, hang blinds, put up trim, put plate covers over switches, etc. • June 3-4 = Finish Work in Bathrooms, Finalize Bedrooms. 6-8 volunteers needed. Skills: very skilled finish workers, put together pre-ordered beds in all rooms. • June 5-7 = Moving Furniture Back In, Cleaning, Possible Finish Work. Skills: physical moving - lifting furniture, very intensive and thorough cleaning. Cleaners - would be really helpful if you bring some of your own favorite cleaning supplies, rags, and small shop vacs. The cleaning is super intense.



Our Junior/Senior High Sunday school class worked in mission at the North Pocono food pantry on Wednesday, May 1. These three scouts are also working toward their scouting religious award. Thanks for helping out by serving in Christ’s name Aaron Witherite, Pat Verrastro (teacher), Bill Havenstrite and Joe Hitchcock

Easter Parties! The Mommy and Me, Preschool and Pre-K Classes celebrated Easter with a party and a visit from the Easter Bunny!

Moscow UMC Book Club June 20th, 6 PM For a book or information call Lois Linko 570-689-9808, or the office 570-842-7251. All are Welcome!!!

Thank you! To all who helped in so many ways to make Moscow UMC’s Spring Fair a successful fundraiser for the ministries of our Church! The Scranton W-B District Superintendency Committee invites all church friends to a Farewell and Retirement Celebration on May 19, 3-6 PM at Trucksville UM Church, 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville, Pa,18708, for our District Superintendent Rev. Marian Hartman who will be leaving her role at the close of Annual Conference in June. Rev. Hartman has served us well and exemplified passionate witness in service to Christ and our church. Feel free to come at any time during those hours. We are asking for churches and individuals to give a gift toward the support of her favorite mission, GYTTE (Give Ye Them To Eat). There will be no charge for the meal at the event, but a free will offering will be received to help cover the cost of the meal. If you are unable to attend, you can send your gifts to the Trucksville Church at 40 Knob Hill Road, Trucksville, Pa.,18708. Please indicate celebration support on your check. Any surplus gifts will be added to the GYTTE mission gift.