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CONSISTORY & COMMUNICATION NEWS
e-Tidings - All issues can be mailed ‘electronically’. Contact the Church secretary if you would like to receive Tidings by e-mail. Persons needing regular mail will continue to receive Tidings. Regular mail will always be available to those without electronic resources.
Emergency Pastoral care:
Call the office phone number 610-759-5676 and follow instructions for contacting the Pastor.
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION:
Sunday School has resumed from their holiday hiatus. Join us each Sunday. Children have a message by Pastor Bob and then are dismissed to attend their program.
To the congregation: If you feel a calling and are willing to help teach our children about Jesus, call the church office, Pastor Bob, or a member of the Christian Education Committee. Thank you.
EVANGELISM - ‘Care Notes' - Looking for a helpful pamphlet to cope with some of life’s struggles. Check the material in both entrances or ask our Greeters to show you where to find them.
Friends in Need – You can volunteer in our “Friends in Need” Outreach Program. If you are able to help or assist a person in need, please sign up with Maggie Obulaney 610)759.4297 email, mobulaney@rcn.com. About the Program……Do you know someone or have a friend, neighbor, or relative that is in need of: A trip to the grocery store; A ride to the doctor’s office; A household chore; Help with a meal; Something else? If so, please fill out the index card on the Evangelism bulletin board in the ‘Friends in Need’ pocket with a contact name and the need. Then place the card in the DROP BOX on the bulletin board.
“Thinking of You Cards”are only on the bulletin board and are a simple way to send a note to
a shut in, ill person, or someone of whom you are thinking. We will have folks sign these from time to time
so when you send a card you need only add your name. Any of the folks for whom we pray would
appreciate a card! Do you know of someone heading for surgery? Remember a family dealing with loss
over this season. Someone lost a job? Use a card and let them know you care!
MISSION & ACTION.
Meals on Wheels An opportunity for ministry! There are routes that need a regular volunteer. Someone who will take a day each month, week, or whenever to commit to delivery. Two of our saints are already on board and can share their experiences. It takes them less than 3 hours for their route together. Feel free to make enquiries with Rita Blossey 484) 373-0614 or Bobbi Ricci 610) 253-0501. Openings are in the Easton area and beyond. The contact person to call is Linda. 610-691-1030
PARISH LIFE
Coffee Fellowship – Sundays available - If you are interested in hosting and/or baking for a Sunday, please sign up. Coffee fellowship will be set up in the Social Hall after the 10 am service (unless otherwise specified). All sign-up sheets for the remainder of the year are posted on the Parish Life Bulletin Board.
Prayer for Teens A simple way to be in ministry!
Using the entire list from Tidings or published first Sunday of the month,
take a line or two daily and simply hold each young person before God.
Knitters and Stitchers - meet 2nd Thursday at noon, and 4th Thursday at 6:30 pm. We are off for
the summer but resume in September!
FORKS U.C.C. - STOCKERTOWN
Church Office: 610.759.5676
Cheryl Hahn, Dir. Music
Frank Mengel Jr., Groundskeeper
Loretta Seruga, Housekeeper
