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South Montrose Community Church
May 2020 Newsletter ************************************
Dear Family and Friends:
This month we will be celebrating the National
Day of Prayer on May 7th at 12 noon. Please
stop and pray at noon wherever you maybe.
This is a time when Christians all across our
country stop, open their hearts and pray to
God. Please take some time on this day to be
in an attitude of prayer. On May 7th we will be
praying for military men and women, covid-19
pandemic and its effects on all of us, family
members, friends, governments, our country
and its leaders as well as other countries
around the world and their leaders. Prayer is
an important part of our daily lives. For Jesus
prayer was not an “if” thing, it was a “when”
thing. If Jesus needed prayer, how much more
do we need prayer? In Mark 1:35, we see that
Jesus made prayer his first order of the day. In
Luke 6:12, we know that at times, Jesus prayed
through the night. In Luke 6:13, we know that
Jesus prayed before he picked his disciples.
When we read Matthew 26:36 we know that
Jesus prayed before he faced death on the
cross. I always begin my prayers of the day
with adoration and praise to the Lord who has
brought me through another night and has
awakened me to a new day. God daily provides
for my needs. I know that without God I have
nothing in my life. Jesus is the source of all that
I need. When I awaken to a new day, I am
sometimes overwhelmed with the wickedness
in the world. I just have to remember that God
is stronger than all of it and that the Spirit that
lives within me will help me to rise above it.
For me, prayer is like a compass. Prayer is a
tool that God uses to order my life, adjust my
course, and prepare me to overcome the
storms of life that threaten me. Without God’s
help each day, I run the risk of going adrift and
being at the mercy of a turbulent world. If you
haven’t been praying on a regular basis, here
are a few suggestions to get started: Find a
quiet time during the day for just you and God.
Start with Christian music or read some of the
psalms for about five minutes. Focus on God.
Shut the music off or let it go softly in the
background as you begin to pray for the nation
and its leaders, our state, our town, and your
pastor and our church leaders. Take some time
to pray for those on the prayer list, the Sunday
school that we hope to get underway, our
youth in our church and community, our church
leaders and for the community and county in
which we live. Let the Spirit move you as you
pray. You’ll be amazed what the Lord put
before you to lift up to him. Have a blessed
month and pray that we can be together soon.
Pastor Jane
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It is finally SPRING in South Montrose! You can hear the birds singing and you can touch the pussy willow and know you are in a new season of the year. I’ve even seen some brave daffodils blooming. After several weeks of gray clouds and temperatures in the 40’s, we have some spring-like weather. Folks are beginning to clean up their yards and the shorts and flip-flops are coming out of our closets. Bikes and skates are coming out of the garages. The forsythia, tulips and dandelions are thinking it is time to adorn our countryside with their beauty.
Pastor’s
Message
During spring and in the month of May we give thanks for our Moms. We have to admit that motherhood is a tough job without much training. It is a job that requires commitment to her family. A few mothers are mentioned in the Bible. We have heard about Hannah’s sacrificial love for Samuel. We remember Mary and Elizabeth’s unquestioning faith in their sons and we can’t forget Ruth’s love for her son, Obed. If you will think back to Exodus 2, you will remember Moses’ mother. Her name is not mentioned, but she is the epitome of a loving, caring, and protective mother. She protected Moses, took care of him, worked for him and loved him. This month, I would encourage you to answer a few questions about your special Mom. 1. In what ways does your mom care for you? 2. How is this like the ways God cares for you? 3. How can caring for others draw us closer to God and to our families? 4. What can you do this month to thank Mom or someone else for caring for you? This May, Pentecost Sunday is on the 31st. We find the story of Pentecost in the book of Acts, chapter 2. The disciples were gathered for the festival of Shavuot (Pentecost) which is a Jewish festival. Jesus and the first disciples were from Jewish families and practiced Jewish customs and celebrated Jewish festivals. Christianity has its roots in Judaism, and it is true that Pentecost was a Jewish festival. However, when the Holy Spirit descended on the disciples that day, the Christian church was born and the festival took on a whole new meaning. Pentecost is the birthday of the church. It is a celebration of the Holy Spirit empowering the disciples to carry on the work of Jesus. It is also a reminder to us each year that we too are given the power to carry the message of the kingdom of God to others. Enjoy the month of May! Pastor Jane
Interesting! THE OFFICIAL LOCKDOWN STARTED MARCH 23 AND WILL LIKELY END MAY 1ST. >>>> THAT IS EXACTLY 40 DAYS. >>>> >>>> THE LATIN ROOT OF THE WORD "QUARANTINE" IS "FORTY". >>>> >>>> SO WHAT DOES THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT 40? >>>> >>>> THE FLOOD LASTED 40 DAYS. >>>> >>>> 40 YEARS MOSES FLED EGYPT. >>>> >>>> 40 DAYS MOSES STAYED ON MOUNT SINAI TO RECEIVE THE COMMANDMENTS. >>>> >>>> EXODUS LASTED 40 YEARS. >>>> >>>> JESUS FASTED FOR 40 DAYS. >>>> >>>> 40 DAYS FOR A WOMAN TO REST AFTER GIVING BIRTH. >>>> >>>> A GROUP OF THEOLOGIANS THINKS THE NUMBER 40 REPRESENTS "CHANGE”. IT >>>> IS THE TIME OF PREPARING A PERSON, OR PEOPLE, TO MAKE A FUNDAMENTAL >>>> CHANGE. >>>> >>>> SOMETHING WILL HAPPEN AFTER THESE 40 DAYS. JUST BELIEVE AND PRAY. >>>> REMEMBER, WHENEVER THE NUMBER 40 APPEARS IN THE BIBLE, THERE IS A >>>> "CHANGE". >>>> >>>> PLEASE KNOW THAT DURING THIS "QUARANTINE" RIVERS ARE CLEANING UP, >>>> VEGETATION IS GROWING, THE AIR IS BECOMING CLEANER BECAUSE OF LESS >>>> POLLUTION, THERE IS LESS THEFT AND MURDER, HEALING IS HAPPENING, AND >>>> MOST IMPORTANTLY, PEOPLE ARE TURNING TO CHRIST. THE EARTH IS AT REST >>>> FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MANY YEARS AND HEARTS ARE TRULY TRANSFORMING. >>>> >>>> REMEMBER WE ARE IN THE YEAR 2020, AND 20 + 20 = 40. >>>> >>>> ALSO, 2020 IS THE YEAR OF THE UNITED STATES CENSUS. JESUS CHRIST, THE >>>> SAVIOR OF THE WORLD, WAS BORN DURING A CENSUS. >>>>
>>>> LASTLY, 2020 IS PERFECT VISION. MAY OUR SIGHT FOCUS ON THE LORD AND >>>> LIVING ACCORDING TO HIS PERFECT VISION FOR US KNOWING HE HOLDS US IN >>>> THE PALM OF HIS HAND. >>>> >>>> MAY THESE DAYS OF "QUARANTINE" BRING SPIRITUAL LIBERATION TO OUR >>>> SOULS, OUR NATION, AND OUR WORLD.
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Pastor Jane
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Coming Up @ Sky Lake (New Plans)
Open House/5K
Sunday, June 7, 2020
Virtual run if we cannot gather
Join us for the start of our summer season
Sky Lake Work Day
Saturday, June 13, 2020
Come help with some cleanup and light
maintenance
Work Weekend
June 12-14, 2020
For those looking to dig into some bigger projects
Labor Day Weekend Retreat
September 5-7, 2020
Tent, Camper, Cabin, or Lodge
Bring your family and friends for a camping
weekend
Connect with us in Virtual Reality
Even though we can't connect physically, we can
connect virtually. Matt and Jenna are taking hikes
so you can enjoy the trails without being right at Sky
Lake. Matt is also hosting a campfire on Sunday
evenings, tune in and sing along. Campfire is at 7
p.m. Go to facebook.com/skylakecenter.
Summer Camp Registration is Open
Summer Camp registration is open on our
website. We plan to be in touch as we approach
the summer if we need to make any alternate plans
but we remain hopeful that we will be able to host
camps this summer. If there is a financial need for
campers there is a one page scholarship form that is
available for families to complete. Campers who
sign up between May 2 and June 1 will receive a
$10 discount.
Here are the Links to stay Connected to Sky Lake
Electronically:
facebook.com/skylakeceneter
instagram.com/skylakecenter
twitter.com,/skylakecenter
youtube.com/skylakecenter
newsletter:bit.ly/SkyLakeList
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Litter pickup will be on May 17th! We
will be picking up the Elk Lake Road!
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Our roof sustained some damage in a
storm in April. Pat Mooney did a
temporary fix, until the roofers can fix it
permanently.
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Bob Remington installed recessed LED
lights in our social hall. Thank you to
Bob for doing all you do for our church!
It takes a lot of your free time, and that
is limited!
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"Chocolate comes from cocoa which comes out of a
tree. That makes it a plant. Therefore, chocolate
counts as a salad. The end!" Homemaking.com
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Not Cancelled....
Sunrises
Reading
Family
Love
Music
Singing
Hope
Sunsets
--Rev. Penney Rahm, Retired Clergy Susquehanna
Conference
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"Life is like a piano!
White keys are happy moments and black keys are
sad moments. But both keys are played together to
give the sweetest music. Amen!"
Be human/Be happy.com
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To all the Wonderful Healthcare Workers: Thank
You! Thank You! Thank You!
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"God is saying to you today: My Child, you are
worrying too much. Remember there is nothing to
hard for me." Agapomedia.com
"I wish more people would use their voice for love
and peace, instead of hate and anger." Mermaid
Musings
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"Thank you God for the Roof over my head, a Bed to
sleep in, Food on my table, and Shoes on my
feet. Forgive me if I ever start to complain and
forget my great blessings. Amen"
-- Seeking Answers.com
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God's Love is Enough....
"When I fall--He catches Me
When I am sad--He holds Me
When I cry--He wipes My tears
When I am broken--He puts me back together
Thank you, God for always loving me."
--Crossmap Prayers
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We will Dance again together. We will Walk again
side by side. We will Celebrate again. Shoulder to
shoulder. We will Hug, Hold, Touch, Love and be
Together--Safely. This is All Temporary! Have
Faith!" Anita Opper
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Friends who would love a card:
Craig Estelle PO Box 181 South Montrose, PA 18843 Aggie Holbert Gracious Living Estates 10543 SR 29 Montrose, PA 18801 Jean Weaver Fair Hill Personal Care Home 272 Lamphere Road Montrose, PA 18801
Happy Memorial Day!
************************************ It is unfortunate that we will not be able to worship together at church for a while, but I would encourage you to keep checking your emails, and if you are on Facebook you can view Pastor Jane’s messages. The services will be at New Milford, and they will be streamed on the First United Methodist Church of New Milford’s Facebook page on Facebook Live. After the services, I will share them on the South Montrose Community Church Facebook page. You just need to “like” those pages. If you have questions, give me a call. Mary Hinds 278-9403
Altar Flowers: May Nancy Jerauld June
Greeters:
May 3 Rob and Phyllis Myers May 10 & 17 Farnham and Connie
Hoppe May 24 & 31 Bud and Bernadette
Beamer June 7 & 14 Elsie Dalrymple and
Diane Myers June 21 & 28 Vicki and Nick Mase
Acolytes: May 3 Alexis Rozell May 10 Matthew Hinds May 17 Kohen Kraynak May 24 Emma Bisel May 31 Hailyn Campbell June 7 Abigail Rozell June 14 Alexis Rozell June 21 Matthew Hinds June 28 Kohen Kraynak
Please keep the following people in your prayers:
In the Church: Connie Hoppe, Brittany Elko, Phyllis Myers, Jesse Frystak, Charlie Valenza, Glenn Vandermark, Marian Arnold, Mickey Fox, Ida Rhodes, David Myers, Brenda, Clay & Cole, Ruth Vandermark, Guy Vandermark, Wayne Vandermark, Jean Weaver, Harriet Snell, Aggie Holbert, Nic Remington, Ben Owen, Craig Estelle, Matt Hinds, Nate Seymour
In Our Community: Family of Kathleen
Krupinski-Shaw, Family of Ann Very, Family
of Eugenie Kane, Dave Hibbard, Jim Hogg,
Bishop Park & Cabinet, The UMC, General
Conference 2020 and our Delegates, Janet
Birchard, Hunter Wilcox, Brendon Kelly,
Chandler Brown, Tracey Cunningham, Zion
Emmanuel Nye, Jerry Townes, Ron Baker,
Jeff Posten, Hayden Brunges, Dylan
Blaisure, Norma Babcock, Sandy Gardner,
John Clough, Frog Very, Robert Smith, Phil
Reimel, Bill Wilber, Stephen VanKuren,
Kenny Rauch, Nancy Coy, Damon Johnson,
David Daniels, Darlene Pacihlock, Dot
Owen, Bridget Cooke, Dawn Arnold, Lorna
Jones, Jim Snell, Chuck Peters, John Henry,
Debbie Smales, Elijah Sabo, Jim Phillips,
Justin Guyrs, Misty Hitchcock, Dennis Carey,
Jeanette Smith, Betty Pykus, Tony Susi, John
Capoccia, Jose Roe, John Breen, Monica
Anderson, Audrey Cady, Gary Baker, Bill
Copley, Margie Green, Jim Taylor, Bernie
Boyer, Jim & June Ochse, Joyce Millard,
James Walters, Catalina, Sandra Lathrop,
Helen Crotta, Lisa Steele, Dee Pierson,
Duane Snell, Dennis Snell, Helen Peterson,
Jonathan & Daniel Snell, those struggling
with addictions, teenagers, teachers and
students, military personnel, those
unemployed and those under employed,
those in nursing homes, people in prison,
our country, our world, our church, and
each other.
CHURCH INFORMATION
Reverend Jane M. Pykus, Pastor
PO Box 577
New Milford, PA 18834
Church Address:
PO Box 86
South Montrose, PA 18843
Pastor Jane’s phone: 570-465-2318
Cell: 570-396-5883
Church phone: 570-278-3019
Church Website: http://southmontrose.umcchurches.org
Facebook address: https://www.facebook.com/South-Montrose-Community-Church-220670034624804/