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5 – Julie Metzgar 15 – Helen Weaver 21 – Norma Mecca 29 – Cataldo Pinto 31 – Nicole Davies
2 – Matthew & Meghan
Tomcykoski
July Communion Servers:
Jean Biggar Linda Muracco Courtney Close Everett Fitch
Next newsletter will be available on Aug. 31st.
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Pastor Ken and Bonnie will be on vacation from July 14 thru July 25.
Pastor Ken and Bonnie vacation thru July 25
2 – Alyssa Sohns Seth Davies
6 – Jack Cross11 – Tabitha Davies
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12 – Debbie & Eric Sohns19 – Julie & Ralph Metzgar21 - Barbara & Wes Keller27 – Pastor Ken & Bonnie Forbes
August CommunionServers:Linda BourbeauLisa PriceRalph MetzgarDon Williams
Situation Report - Nebraska Tornadoes
Presbyterian Disaster is responding to the rare double tornadoes that struck Pilger, Nebraska on June 16, 2014. The tornadoes that hit Pilger and heavily damaged or destroyed 75 percent of the town were part of a storm system that went through Nebraska, Iowa and Minnesota.
Significant flooding continued across portions of Minnesota, northern Iowa and southeast South Dakota. PDA has been in contact with mid-councils who were experiencing flooding.
National Response Team members were invited by the Homestead Presbytery, and two team members served for four days, offering assistance to the presbytery and the leadership of local Presbyterian congregations. Communities are working together on an immediate response, and in the absence of a FEMA declaration, may need assist in any long-term recovery efforts.
Rev. Charity Potter, pastor of Wakefield Presbyterian Church, another community affected by the storms, has been working with a group of churches that is coordinating meals for local volunteers, electric power workers, and survivors, as well as assisting with shelter and clothing.
Please continue to pray for families affected by the tornadoes and storms. Pray that through the response of the faith community, the faithful hope that is found in Christ will be evident.
SESSION
CLASS OF 2014 CLASS OF 2015 CLASS OF 2016Sue Cantarella Barbara Keller Everett FitchRalph Metzgar John Frank Nancy WalshJean Biggar Dick Loessy Don Williams
President: Everett Fitch Financial Secretary: Dick Loessy Treasurer: Sue Cantarella Clerk of Session: Sue Canarella
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Treasurer of Endowments: Jack Cross
No July meeting scheduledNext Regular Session Meeting:
Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at 7:15 p.m.
Due to health reasons, Dick Loessy is no longer able to carry on all that is required in his position so there is a need to fill the job of Financial Secretary for the church. Anyone interested in applying, is asked to contact Don Williams, Personnel Committee chair, no later than Sunday, July 13th . Don will have the complete job description and details of what needs to be done.
BOARD OF DEACONS Class of 2014 Class of 2015 Class of 2016 Debbie Kimmerle Mary Grace Donati Georgie Levy Betty Lamm Bonnie Forbes Lisa Price Connie Richards Myrna Watkins Betty Skorec
Moderator: Myrna Watkins Vice Moderator: Betty Lamm Secretary: Debbie Kimmerle Treasurer: Bonnie Forbes
The Board of Deacons continues to collect canned goods and non-perishable food items for the Safety Net in Scranton. These items may be brought in at any time and
left in the baskets in the vestibule or in the church office.
According to an Arabian proverb, “A friend is one to whom one may pour out all the contents of one’s heart, chaff and grain together, knowing that the gentlest of hands will take and sift it, keep what is worth keeping and with a breath of kindness blow the rest away.” That’s why it’s so important to have Christian friends. We can share the good and bad, confident that our friends won’t judge us as a result. Instead, true friends celebrate our successes and encourage us during disappointments. As the Bible says, “A friend loves at all times”
(Proverbs 17:17, NRSV)’
A father was reading Bible stories to his young son. “The man named Lot was warned to take his wife and flee out of the city,” he said, “but his wife looked back and was turned into a pillar of salt.”
The boy asked, “What happened to the flea?” Monday thru Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Church Office: 570-343-6807 Pastor Forbes: 570-344-
3145
Pastor Ken and Bonnie will be on vacation from July 14th thru July 25th.If you are in need of pastoral care for any reason during this time, please contact
Sue in the church office or after hours Her home: 570- 383-9298 or Cell: 570-954-5846 Church website: dunmorepresby.org Pastor Ken: [email protected] Church email: [email protected]
Dr. Sharon Telban will lead us worship on Sunday, July 20th.
Declaration Of Interdependence Let it be declared, announced and hereby celebrated … • That all people everywhere are dependent upon one another. • That everyone needs everyone else for freedom, life, love and happiness. • That all things in the natural order are dependent upon everything else. • That our little planet and all the planets and stars in the solar systems are in a state of mutual dependence upon one another. • That this universally shared dependence comes from God and is of God. • And that each individual part of this relationship has its own part to
play — its own destiny to fulfill in God’s plan.
Imagine yourself sent away from the safety of your home into a new area whether it be urban or rural. Imagine yourself entering that strange area with no money and no luggage. Let’s say you walk up to a stranger’s door, knock, and tell that person at the door: “I bring you peace.” Imagine expecting that stranger to welcome you, feed and clothe you and listen to your views on religion. Talk about being “like lambs among wolves.”
But in Luke’s Gospel, chapter 10: 1-12 about 70 people were called to live by Jesus’ example by Jesus himself. They were called to share the word of God by stepping out in faith. They were called to make themselves vulnerable in the world in order to show the potent healing power of God.
Our challenges as Christians are no less vigorous today. Our lives as people of God are dependent on how we live out God’s teachings in a sometimes hostile world.
I know of two women who attended the same church, neither of whom have spoken favorable to or about the other for over 15 years. Finally, one walked up to the other after service on Sunday and took her enemy’s hand. “I don’t know why we are enemies,” she said to the astonished woman, “But if I have done anything to offend you or to hurt you, I beg you to forgive me in the name of our Lord.”
I have seen and experienced many encounters between people, but that was one of the bravest acts I have ever witnessed. As brothers and sisters forgiven by God’s grace in Christ, we should do no less than strive to live in harmony with one another, sharing the gospel story as we go on in life.
God, just order our hearts and mindsto seek justice and wholeness for allpeople – enemies and friends-so that
we and all your children may find peace.
In Peace and joy,
Pastor Ken
The Presbyterian Church of Dunmore137 Chestnut StreetDunmore, PA 18512Rev. Kenneth Forbes, Pastordunmorepresby.org
Prayers Concerns of our Church Family
Betty Lamm had surgery in June and after spending time at her son David’s home in Moscow, she will be back in her own home at: 125 Barton Street, Dunmore, PA Please keep Betty in your prayers as she recovers.
Betty Skorec would like to thank everyone for every card and call and each expression of concern shown for herself and her son, Joey. She truly appreciates each and every one received. Betty had a fall at home and we continue to keep Betty and Joey in prayer.
Our sympathies are extended to Helen Weaver and her family following the death of her brother-in-law Robert Weaver. Bob had been a member of our church, active in the Adult Fellowship and was an elder and choir member.
JOIN OUR PRAYER CHAINIf you have any type of prayer need request for a friend or family member, please contact Pastor Ken at 570-344-3145, Sue Cantarella at 570-343-6807 or let a prayer chain member know. Our chain:
Bonnie Forbes Danny ClarkBetty & Everett Fitch Betty LammGeorgie Levy Norma MeccaLisa Price Eleanor MetzgarNancy Walsh Doris Keller Liz Hamborsky
“Prayer is not a spare wheel that you pull out when in trouble; it is a steering wheel that directs us in the right
path throughout life.” —AnonymousEVENTS THROUGHOUT PRESBYTERY
JULY 17 - Third Thursday Youth Leader Luncheon (anyone who works with children/youth is invited!) at noon at Camp Lackawanna
JULY 18-19 - Youth Community Lock-In, sponsored by
COCU and Making a Difference Ministries, 7:30 PM - 9:00 AM at Church of Christ Uniting in Kingston. Includes games, team building, live music, service project, food for students entering 6th through 12th grade. Leaders also needed. More information available in church office.
JULY 28-AUGUST 1 FREE VBS at Camp Lackawanna. www.presbycamplackawanna.org
AUGUST 12 - Conversation on Actions of General Assembly, 7 PM at FPC Clarks Summit. Anyone is welcome to attend.
SEPTEMBER 27 - Camp Lackawanna Golf Tournament, sponsors, donations, and registrations being accepted NOW, visit www.lackawannapresby.org for details.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 - Next Stated Meeting and All Presbytery and Family Day at Camp Lackawanna. Details TBA
