e-newsletter July 20 2018

The Moscow United Methodist Church126 Church Street Office Phone: 570-842-7251Moscow, PA 18444 e-newsletter July 20, 2018 In This Newsletter - Wise Words MUMC Book Club meets July 26 New Adult Mission Opportunities Register Today for a Holy ConversationWalk to Support Ruth’s Place – Sponsor Sheets at Church Vacation Bible School – Moscow Country Street Fair

Wise Words Rejoice in the Lord always, again I say, rejoice! …Beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is ANY excellence and if there is ANY thing worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:4, 8-11 (New Revised Standard Version) The Legend of the Two WolvesOne evening an old Cherokee told his grandson about a battlethat goes on inside people. He said, “My son, the battle isbetween the two wolves inside us all. One is Evil – It is anger,envy, jealousy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt,resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority and ego. Theother is Good – It is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility,kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassionand faith.” The grandson thought about his grandfather’s wordsfor a minute and then asked his grandfather: ”Which wolf wins?”The old Cherokee simply replied, “The one you feed.”

MUMC Book Club Thursday, July 26, 2018 – 6 pm - All Welcome !! Call 570-842-7251 for more informationWhen an intricate old map is found stuffed into the walls of the bistroin Three Pines, it at first seems no more than a curiosity. But the closerthe villagers look, the stranger it becomes. Given to Armand Gamacheas a gift the first day of his new job, the map eventually leads him toshattering secrets. …It leads the former Chief of Homicide for the Sûreté du Québec toplaces even he is afraid to go. But must… There he finds four youngcadets in the Sûreté academy, and a dead professor. And, with thebody, a copy of the old, odd map. Everywhere Gamache turns, hesees Amelia Choquet, one of the cadets. Tattooed and pierced.Guarded and angry. Amelia is more likely to be found on the other sideof a police line-up. And yet she is in the academy. A protégée of themurdered professor. The focus of the investigation soon turns toGamache himself and his mysterious relationship with Amelia, and hispossible involvement in the crime. The frantic search for answers takesthe investigators back to Three Pines and a stained glass window withits own horrific secrets…For both Amelia Choquet and Armand Gamache, the time has comefor a great reckoning.

Mission Opportunity: Give Ye Them To Eat in Puebla and TlancualpicanYou are invited to become “AWARE” (Alternative Work/study Awareness Program) in Mexico,October 5-14, 2018. This trip is open to anyone age 18 or older who has a desire to workand learn in another culture. Working with staff of the Give Ye Them To Eat program(www.gytte.org ), we will work alongside Mexicans on construction projects, repairs andupgrades in and around the Tree of Life Training Center in Tlancualpican. We will visitvillages, participate in health programs, learn about agricultural & livestock development,participate in worship at local Methodist Churches as well as have some time to shop and dosome touring. Cost for the trip is $2000. Scholarship assistance of up to $300 is availablethrough team leader Rev. Marian Hartman. Costs include all transportation, meals, lodging, tips and admissions to tourist attractions. Contact Rev. Marian Hartman, [email protected] or 814-441-0235 for more information or an application. Please note that this area of Mexico is NOT a high risk area for violence.Other Upcoming and new mission opportunitiesAug 4th- VIM team leader/member training- Halifax United Methodist Church-no cost- registration 8:45, training 9-2:30. Register to [email protected] withyour name and home churchRecent additions: Oct 21-27 Tarboro,NC Joy [email protected] $175 Flood recovery Altoona DistrictJan 11-20 2019 Mexico Mary [email protected] $1750 Construction McVeytown UMCJanuary 26-February 3, 2019 Daytona,FL Joy Shields- [email protected] $250 Flood recovery Altoona District

A WAY FORWARD IN UNITY A HOLY CHRISTIAN CONVERSATION An invitation for United Methodist Laity and Clergy. Sessions include openingdevotions by the District Superintendent, a briefing on the Commission on a Way Forward report, and time for Q&A. Sunday, September 30 3 pm - 5:30 pm Scranton/Wilkes-Barre District Clarks Summit UMC 1310 Morgan Highway Clarks Summit, PA 18411 Register at susumc.org/WayForward

Ruth’s Place Women’s Shelter 25 N. River StreetDear Friend: Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702We’re Calling on You to Help Bring Hope. Meet MePlhaonne:i5e7.0.M822e.6la81n7ie is 30 years oldand has just been laid off from her job. She haFsax:n5o70.9m70o.7n77e6y saved, has beenevicted from her apartment and has no way to feed or clothe herself. Desperatewith winter weather coming soon, she turns to a friend who refers her to Ruth’sPlace, the only emergency shelter for women in Northeast PA. Ruth’s Placegives her a bed, helps her obtain a new job, and gets her into a new apartment.Melanie becomes a regular volunteer at Ruth’s Place, giving back to thecommunity that gave her a helping hand in her time of need.Each year across Luzerne County, hundreds of women like Melanie findthemselves with no place to go for many different reasons. Some are turnedaway by their families and friends or are laid off from their jobs. Others have beenabused and exploited, or struggle with serious mental illness. Ruth’s Place giveseach of them a reason to have hope.The staff and volunteers of Ruth’s Place work tirelessly with one goal in mind: togive women like Melanie the support they need to get back on their feet. Anastounding 96 percent of its guests are successfully placed in safe housing.However, as a non-profit, Ruth’s Place needs your help to make new livespossible.This year, Ruth’s Place is celebrating the 11th anniversary of its main fundraiser,“Walk for Hope,” on Sunday, September 30th from 12:30pm-3:00pm on PublicSquare in Wilkes Barre. Will you help us give women hope? We are asking youto support Ruth’s Place as a Platinum, Gold, Silver, or Bronze Sponsor. Walkproceeds will go towards maintaining the shelter’s living quarters and expandingprogramming. We also invite your organization to send a team of walkers!Together we can give women like Melanie the dignity, services, and supportivecommunity they need to overcome homelessness. Thank you in advance foryour support.On behalf of the Ruth’s Place Walk Committee,William P. Bolan, Ph.D.Ruth’s Place Advisory Board Chair

2018 North Pocono Community Vacation Bible School Mon, July 23 to Fri, July 27 from 6 pm to 8:30 pm Location: Maple Lake UMC Sat, July 28 – Closing Program, Family Picnic & Fun Day - 11 am to 3 pm Free and All Are Welcome! Call Beth at 570-614-8001 to register 2018 Moscow Country Street Fair at Moscow UMC Fri, Aug 3, Sat, Aug 4 & Sun, Aug 5 Art Show (Social Hall) – Friday through Sunday Welsh Cookie Sales – Friday until they run out!Youth Mission Car Wash Fundraiser - Sat, 12 to 3 pm Learning Tree Preschool Open House Organ Recital – Sunday, 3 pm