-1- Hands Raised in Praise Puppet Team: "We Need Your Hands" !! Please consider joining The Puppet Team, we need more Puppeteers to be able to do Puppet Shows & Monthly Children's Chats in 2016. We will resume practicing on Tuesday, January 5th at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary. Our first show for 2016 is on January 19th at Stayman Park Apartments in Shamokin Dam. If you enjoy Christian Music, "moving around", spreading the Word of Jesus thru Puppets, and having FUN - then you would make a Great Mem- ber of the Team !! If you have an interest, please come on January 5th for more Information. The Puppets and The Puppet Team say ..... THANK YOU !!! Calendar Planning On Monday, January 4th, we will be putting events on the calendar for 2016. Your group or organization should have a representative at this meeting. Christmas Eve Candlelight Services On Thursday, December 24th, we will have two services for Christmas Eve. One at 6:30 p.m. and the other at 9:00 p.m. Both services will be the same, with carols, special music, scriptures, message and Holy Communion. The choir will sing at the 6:30 pm service and the handbells will ring at the 9:00 pm service. A children friendly nursery will be provided at the 6:30 p.m. service only. We would like to invite all children to join us at Sunday School. We have a new program called “Deep Blue.” You will learn about being a disciple of Christ through scripture, crafts, video and activities. We hope to see you there! The Kitchen is in need of tea towels, dish clothes, oven mitts and oven pads. In This Edition Page 1 Puppet Team, Sunday School, Kitchen Request, Calendar Planning, Christmas Eve Services Page 2 January @ CCUMC, Heifer International; Inclement weather; Page 3 Pastor Randy’s Newsletter Article Page 4 Communion Dates, Church Envelopes, Pastor Dan, Page 5 Prayer Chain, Shut-ins Page 6 January Birthdays & Anniversaries, Thank you, Uganda Mission Meal Page 7 What’s New With Youth Page 8 Opportunities for Growth, Membership Class, Confirmation Class Page 9 January Calendar Page 10 Back Page church e-mail: [email protected]web page: ccumchurch.org Pastor’s e-mail: [email protected]Dan’s e-mail: [email protected]Pastor’s Phone Number: 570-743-6021 Dan’s Phone Number: 570-374-3647 Church Phone Number: 570-743-7303 Connect, Commit and Create News from Christ Community United Methodist Church 3939 Park Road, Selinsgrove, PA 17870 JANUARY 2016
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Hands Raised in Praise Puppet Team:
"We Need Your Hands" !! Please
consider joining The Puppet Team,
we need more Puppeteers to be able to do
Puppet Shows & Monthly Children's
Chats in 2016. We will resume practicing
on Tuesday, January 5th at 6:30 pm in the Sanctuary.
Our first show for 2016 is on January 19th at Stayman
Park Apartments in Shamokin Dam.
If you enjoy Christian Music, "moving
around", spreading the Word of Jesus thru Puppets,
and having FUN - then you would make a Great Mem-
ber of the Team !! If you have an interest, please come
on January 5th for more Information. The Puppets
and The Puppet Team say ..... THANK YOU !!!
Calendar Planning
On Monday, January 4th, we will be
putting events on the calendar for
2016. Your group or organization
should have a representative at this meeting.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
On Thursday, December 24th, we will have
two services for Christmas Eve. One at 6:30
p.m. and the other at 9:00 p.m. Both services
will be the same, with carols, special music, scriptures,
message and Holy Communion. The choir will sing at the
6:30 pm service and the handbells will ring at the 9:00 pm
service. A children friendly nursery will be provided at the
6:30 p.m. service only.
We would like to invite all
children to join us at Sunday School.
We have a new program called “Deep
Blue.” You will learn about being a
disciple of Christ through scripture, crafts, video
Connect, Commit and Create News from Christ Community United Methodist Church
3939 Park Road, Selinsgrove, PA 17870
JANUARY 2016
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January at Christ Community
Jan. 3 8:20 am First Service
9:40 am Sunday School
10:50 am Second Service
Jan. 10 8:20 am First Service
9:40 am Sunday School
10:50 am Second Service
Noon Meal - Uganda
Jan. 17 8:20 am First Service
9:40 am Sunday School
10:50 am Second Service
Jan. 24 8:20 am First Service
9:40 Sunday School
10:50 am Second Service
Jan. 31 8:20 am First Service
9:40 Sunday School
10:50 am Second Service
Heifer International Mission Project
This year, the Beginner’s Class (ages 4
-6) has been collecting money for Heif-
er International, a charity organization
working to end hunger and poverty
around the world by providing live-
stock and training to struggling communities. This
Quarter (December, January & February) we’ll be
raising money for clean water.
MEETINGS
Jan.. 4, Calendar Planning, 7:00 pm
5, Staff Meeting, 4:00 pm
7, 14, 21 & 28 Praise Team - 7:00 pm
7, 14, 21 & 28- TOPS , 5:00 pm
EVENTS Jan. 5 & 12 Bells, 6:30 pm
6, 13, 20 & 27, Prayer time, 8:30 am &
Ladies Bible Study Group, 9:30 am
6, 13, 20, 27 Awana, 6 pm
6, 13, 20, 27 Youth, 6 pm
6, 13, 20, 27 Choir, 7 pm
10, Noon Meal by the Uganda Team
12, Happy Hearts, 2:00 pm
Inclement weather In the event of inclement weather, cancellations
of worship services or church events and activities
will be made over the following radio stations:
WGRC 91.3 FM;
Big Country AM 1240;
News Radio 1070 WKOK-AM;
Talk Radio 1380 WMLP-AM.;
The Valley 100.9 WVLY-FM;
94.1 KX WQKX-FM; and
Eagle 107 WEGH-FM.
CCUMC: Pastor Newsletter Article for January 2016
~ Work ~
“In the beginning God created…” What would we know about God if all we knew were these first five words? We would know that there is a God. We would also know that He existed before there was a beginning, AND…we would know that God works. Work is intrinsic to God; it is a part of His very being. God cannot help but to work, and God LOVES HIS JOB!!! As the Creation narrative continues, we learn that God has created people in His image. If work is intrinsic to God and we are made in His image, what does that say about our relationship with work? God has designed us to work and to love the work we do. However, very rarely do we come into contact with someone who loves his or her work. In fact, most of us can easily identify aspects of our job that we do not like (and/or downright hate). Why is this? If we were created to work, then why do we so often loathe our jobs? Starting January 10, 2016 we will consider our work – our jobs – and how God has made it possible for us to find both purpose and joy in the work that we do. I look forward to sharing God’s Word with you on this often overlooked topic as we begin the 2016 calendar year. May you discover (or be reminded) that the work you do at your job is vital in the Kingdom of God – just as each of you are a vital part of God’s eternal heartbeat. In Christ’s Service, Pastor Randy
Upcoming Sermon Series: “At Work”
January 10, 2016 “Bearing God’s Image to Manage God’s Work” Genesis 1:27-2:3 January 17, 2016 “The Difficulty of Work” Genesis 3:17-19 January 24, 2016 “Handling Authority” Romans 13:1-7 January 31, 2016 “Making the Best Use of Your Talents” Matthew 25:14-20
February 7, 2016 “Redeeming Work” Romans 8:18-25 February 10, 2016 Ash Wednesday Worship @ 7:00p.m. Imposition of Ashes with Holy Communion
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At-A-Glance: Upcoming Communion Dates
December 24, 2015 Christmas Eve @ 6:30p.m. &
9:00p.m.
February 10, 2016 Ash Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.
2016 Church Envelopes
Your church envelope for 2016 will look a little
different. It will have 5 lines on it for you to choose
Bwaise Church, Central PA Youth Ministries, Selins-
grove Meals on Wheels, Snyder County Prison Chap-
lain, Member Missions)
Expansion Fund (money will be used for future
improvements & upgrades),
Scholarship Fund (money is used to help those
attending college from our congregation) and
Other (to be used for other programs you wish to
support)
Envelopes are on the table in the multi-purpose
room. If you currently do not have church envelopes
and would like to use them please let the church of-
fice know. You do not have to be a member of the
church to use church envelopes.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters,
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior
Jesus Christ!
Especially during this season, I am reminded
we are a people filled with hope, peace and joy—
made alive in Christ by the power of the Holy
Spirit! In this regard, we are also the salt and light
of the world. Each one of us is called to carry the
“lamp of truth” into a world of darkness. Jesus
himself tells us, “You are the light of the world. A
city on a hill cannot be hidden” (Matt. 5:14). May
we let our lights shine brightly, especially during
this Christmas Season!
Advent and Christmas are special occasions to
celebrate Jesus! In this light, my earnest prayer
and desire for the Church at this time of year is
that we are Christ-centered. In addition, I pray we
do not lose our joy! As we are all well aware, The
Christmas Holiday Season can be a time of hustle
and bustle, hurriedness and clamor, or it can be a
time of love, joy, hope and peace. May God help
us not to miss it! May the Lord fill us with peace
and joy, as we focus upon the true meaning of this
holiday season: “But the angel said to them, ‘Do
not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy
that will be for all the people. Today in the town
of David a Savior has been born to you; he is
Christ the Lord’” (Luke 2:10,11).
“Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!
In the love and grace of Jesus Christ,
Daniel W. Eyster, M.Div.
“Minister of Connectional Care”
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January
Birthdays
01 Kii Fisher
01 Denise Cover
02 Michele Clark
02 Carrie Gilbert
03 Erma Hawley
03 Betty Snyder
03 Ian Walter
04 Amanda Michael
05 Keith Young
05 Joe Villatoro
06 Zachary Hicks
07 Candace Willard
09 Brooke Fisher
09 Silas Betz
10 Michael Stong
10 Karissa Good
11 George Schell
11 Kealy Stumpff
13 Marge Dunkin
13 Scott Gehman
14 Sandy Foster
14 Peter Ackley
14 Dianna Larzik
14 Melissa Portzline
14 Melissa Apanel
15 Dennis McNally
16 Ginny Forbes
16 Megan Heintzelman
17 Patricia Gilbert
17 Hollis Jacoby
18 Jamie Waters
19 Chuck Smeltz
19 Jan Boyer
19 Hannah Carter
21 Edith Ferguson
23 Mary Musser
23 Margaret Wendt
23 Crystal Schmidt
23 Steven Eister
23 Alice Snyder
23 Thomas Abrahims
24 Joanne Semanchick
24 Brittney Jessick
January
Anniversaries
08/1978 Kii & Kim Fisher
08/1994 David & Betsy Fisher
11/1997 James & Jean Keyser
17/1982 Kevin & Kim Ditty
29/1999 Leonard, Jr. & Martha Burst
Dear CCUMC Family,
Thank you so much for the care package! It
made my day, and I will use absolutely everything.
The food was much needed and greatly appreciated!
I’m working at a church here in Pittsburgh, and it
makes me miss all of you! Thank you for the pray-
ers, and I will return the favor! God is so good, and
once again thank you so very much!. You all are
the best!
Love, Brooke McEvoy
January 10th Uganda Meal
On Sunday, January 10, 2016, The
Uganda Mission Team will be hav-
ing their “Monthly Dinner” at
12 Noon (after 10:50 Service).
Menu: Chicken & Waffles, Mashed Potatoes, Vege-
table, Soup, Fruit Salad, Dessert & Beverage
We are also selling “Individual” Homemade Apple
Crisp for $2.00 a Pan, please pre-order by Sunday
January 3rd and they will be available on Sunday
January 10th.
See Bulletin Insert for more information, Thank
You!!!
25 Daniel Plank
25 Wittney
Ferguson
25 Emily Toland
26 Alexis Savidge
27 Bruce Hoover
27 Kyra Straub
28 Amy Barben
28 Sally
Liesenfeld
28 Ryan Clark
28 Joshua Clark
29 John Messner
30 Brooke McEvoy
31 Janet Jacoby
31 Russella Fisher
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PRAYER CHAIN NEWS
“I call to your in times of trouble,
because you answer my prayers.”
Psalm 86:7
If you have a prayer request, call Delores
Kauffman at 743-8322 or the church office 743-
7303.
Dale Musser - came home from hospital yesterday
and was taken from doctor’s office by to Geisinger
Grace Kern & family - passing of husband, Ray
Cindy & husband Glen - Cindy seriously ill
Frank - blood disorder
Charlie Burgess - surgery Monday morning at
Geisinger
Lynn Bloom - pneumonia
Caleb, 13 years old - in Geisinger with heart valve
infection & bacterial meningitis
Alice Zeeger - no energy, total fatigue
Mary Jo - bone marrow biopsy on Friday
If you would like to be a part of the Prayer Chain,
call Delores Kauffman or the church office.
Please remember our shut-in members
with a visit, phone call, or “Thinking of
You” card to let them know that we miss
them. If we have missed anyone on this
list, please call the church office.
Those at The Manor at Penn Village, 51 Route 204,
Selinsgrove,
Mary Shirk, Room 311
Bobby Hartman, Room 126 Manor Care, 800 Court
Street, Sunbury, PA 17801
Watsontown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, 245
East Eighth Street, Watsontown, PA 17777
Sandy Silvia, Room 18 A
Betty Leitzel (Cathy Toland’s grandmother),
Room 17A
Martha Zimmerman, 201 Fairview Street, Avis, PA,
17721
Nottingham Village, Strawbridge Road, Northumber-
land, PA 17857
Frances Tisot, Room 128
Heritage Springs Memory Care, 327 Farley Circle,
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Bill Sowers, Room 101
Lee Shaffer, Room 103
Ray & Betty Kauffman, 100 Pine Lane, Selinsgrove
Betty Snyder, Pennsfield Apts #5, 51 Route 204,
Selinsgrove
Ed Wendt, 1713 Sunbury Road, Selinsgrove
Dorothy Wagner, 1839 Cypress Chapel RD, Suffolk,
VA 23434-8950
Rose Buch, 162 9th Street, Northumberland 17857
Erma Hawley, 216 Oak Drive, Selinsgrove
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What’s New With Youth?
December was a very busy month for the youth. We finished our look at some of the people in the
Old Testament. We will be revisiting the Old Testament again soon as there is more to study! Dec. 5th we at-
tended a Walk Through Bethlehem in Herndon. This is an awesome live nativity. The youth had an oppor-
tunity to see the nativity story come to life and experience a market in Bethlehem. It was a wonderful night
and they all had a great time. On Dec 13th some of our youth and their families joined the Tweeners and went
caroling. It is such an awesome way to spread the joy of the holiday season. On the 9th we had our Christmas
celebration in Youth. This is always a fun night. We played games, acted out the Nativity story, ate some
Christmas treats and took a look back at our year with some photos. On the 20th we will join our church fami-
ly for the Christmas Family carry-in. This is sure to be a great meal and fellowship time with our church fam-
ily.
In the New Year Youth will be back Jan 6th and we will hopefully be slowing things down a bit. In
Jan we will be firming up plans to attend Winter Jam in State College on Jan. 8th. Winter Jam is a Christian
Concert with a variety of artists the cost is $10. There are no tickets it is first come first serve. On January
31st a small group will be heading to Harrisburg for a student leadership event sponsored by the Young Peo-
ple’s Ministry Council. If you are interested in attending please let me know. We will also be selling hoagies
in January for Super bowl Sunday. The sign up sheet will be on the office window in January.
We are also in the process of planning a retreat for the youth at Wesley Forest for the spring of 2016.
We are looking at a weekend in mid to late April. Hopefully I will have more details for you after Christmas.
The end of December can be a very busy time for everyone. So while you’re decorating, making
Christmas cookies and wrapping gifts I hope you take a moment to appreciate the best gift ever. The best
Christmas gift ever was the first one given- Jesus Christ.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a Blessed New Year!
“…the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the peo-
ple. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.” ~Luke 8:10-11
In Him,
Christina
Looking Ahead: Winter Jam- Jan 8th Student Leadership training event for high school students- Jan 31st Hoagie Sale and Super Bowl Party-Feb 7th Helping with the Valentine’s Dinner- Feb 20th
Opportunities
for Growth
Sunday School Classes for
January
Ages 0-4 Jesus Ministry Begins
Ages 4-6 Jesus Ministry Begins
1-2 grade Jesus Ministry Begins
3-4 grade Jesus Ministry Begins
5-6 grade Dive Deeper Into...Christmas and
Epiphany
Junior/Senior High
Young Adult Answers to Life’s Difficult
Questions
Elective #1 Agape - Ten Gospel Promises
For Later Life
Elective #2 McCahan - Biography of the
Disciples
Elective #3 Eyster—The Good & Beautiful
Community
Youth Groups
Think Different
Bible Study
Sunday (am) Topical Subjects
Membership Interest Class February 7-February 28, 2016 at 9:45a.m. Anyone interested in joining the church is invited to attend a membership inter-est class during the month of February. We will meet each Sunday morning in the classroom at the back of the sanctu-ary beginning at 9:45a.m. on February 7, 2016. Questions may be directed to Pas-tor Randy at [email protected] or 743-6021. Confirmation Class to Begin Sunday February 21, 2016 at 4:00p.m. Youth in grades 6-12 who are interested in going through confirmation will begin classes on Sunday, February 21, 2016 at 4:00p.m. at the church. Please email or call Pastor Randy to register at [email protected] or 743-6021.
