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CHURCH HAPPENINGS
UMW Home made Soup Sale is on! Contact Barb at 908-689-0442 to order:
$6.00
Chicken Noodle
White Bean and Ham
Chicken and Orzo
$7.00
Sausage and Bean
Pick Up Day is Saturday, Feb. 4th from NOON until 2:00 PM
Souper Bowl of Caring - Sunday - Feb. 5 - Bring your donations of canned soup or monetary donations to church for the food pantry!
Blood Drive - Feb. 11 - from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Washington UMC on Rt. 57.
Sight and Sound Bus Trip - May 17 - $99.00 per person: Bus leaves 8:00 AM. Pack a lunch. Price includes: Bus, Show 1:00, Dinner at Shady Maple Buffet 4:00. May meet at Washington UMC parking lot....TBA.
Community Luncheon - Feb. 25 - Changewater and Port Murray hosting.
YOUTH MINISTRY!
Our Praise Team is up and running. Call Pastor Andrew if you are interested in joining. Practice is Tuesday evenings from 7:00 - 7:30 PM at Changewater Church.
Youth Group - Sunday Night Live (SNL) -grades 6 through 12 - is held once a month. They will meet at the Round Valley UMC and go together to the Somerville YMCA (2 Green St., Somerville) from 5:30 to 8:15 PM. See the schedule below and contact Pastor Andrew if interested.
Youth Group will meet as follows:
Feb. 26
March 25 (last one)
CONFIRMATION CLASS - grades 7 and up - Next class will be on Jan. 28 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. It is held at the Round Valley UMC on Main Street in Lebanon Borough. It will typically be held on the first and third Sunday of each month. It will run for apx. 13 sessions and will finish on Pentecost Sunday, May 27th. Contact Pastor Andrew for more information.
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Lenten Bible Study - starts Tuesday, Feb. 28 through March 27 (5 Tuesdays) at 7:30 PM at the Changewater Church.
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The Round Valley UMC in Lebanon Borough has begun a new ministry called "The Cluttered Closet Thrift Shop" which opens Monday 10-1PM, 6:30-8:30PM, Wednesday 10-1PM, and Sunday 12-2PM. If you want to donate some clothing or other items, please call Margaret S. @ 908-236-2841
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Please share your blessings with others by supporting our local food pantries.
Refrigerated items such as meats or butter should be delivered to the First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry on Church St. in Washington Boro between 9 and 11 AM weekdays. Kindly bring your donations inside to the lower level. Non-perishable items may be brought to the Changewater Church on Sunday mornings before the service or taken directly to the Presbyterian Church.
The Lebanon Twp. Food Pantry is open at the First Aid Squad building on Hill Road once a month. We contribute to both food pantries. Bring your donations to the church on Sunday mornings. If you can help out, set-up at the township Squad Building is from approximately 9 to 11:30 AM, and distribution is the next day from approximately 8:30 to 11:30 AM. They can always use help with set-up and distribution. Dates TBA. Mark your calendars and help out if you can.
God Bless You and Thank You for your donations!
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BOY SCOUT PROJECT DEDICATION
Church member, Ryan, completed his project to earn an Eagle Scout award by planning and constructing a Memorial Garden in honor and memory of both his grandfather and his uncle. A special service was held at the church on October 23, 2010 to dedicate the Memorial Garden and to give Ryan special recognition for completing his project and earning this prestigious award.
The Congregation Gathers To Dedicate The Memorial Garden
Ryan Prepares To Tell About His Project
Ryan And His Brother, Steven, Celebrate The Memorial Garden
Floral Planter With Dedication Plaques In The Memorial Garden
Close-up Of Plaques On Planter
Boy Scout Leaders and Fellow Boy Scout Survey a Job Well Done!
AND AFTERWARD, THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES IN THE CHURCH HALL!
Our Church Family Enjoys Good Food and Fellowship
More Of Our Church Family
Ryan And His Dad Check Out The Goodies
Pastor Andrew And His Wife Jeanne Enjoy Treats With Our Young Disciples
Ryan's Uncle Andrew Found Something Tasty, Too!
Boy Scout Leaders Scout Out Some Cookies
Boy, Was That Apple Crunch Great!
Ryan's Grandmother, Anna Mae, dishes out the desserts
Everyone Is Settled In At The Dedication Coffee Hour
MMMM....That Was Good. Thank You, Ryan!
