Calendar of Events for the Week of March 21, 2026: Saturday - 9am to 2pm - Spring Fair Sunday - Monday -5:30pm - Karate Tuesday - 7:00pm - Casting Our Nets    Wednesday - 11:00am - Bible Study; 6:00pm - Lenten Covered Dish Dinner; 6:30pm - AA Meeting; 7:00pm - Lenten Worship Service Thursday - 5:30pm - Karate; 6:30pm - Celebration Singers; 6:30pm - "The Chosen"  Viewing Friday -      Saturday - 7:00am to 11:00am - Kiwanis BreakfastÂ
LENTEN/EASTER WORSHIP SCHEDULE -
* Wednesday March 25th-Covered Dish Dinner at 6:00pm followed by worship service in the church at 7:00pm * Wednesday April 1st-Covered Dish Dinner at 6:00pm followed by devotions at 6:30pm in Roth Hall * Holy Thursday â April 2nd - Worship service at 7:30pm * Good Friday - April 3rd - Quiet Hours with Pastor Cindy from Noon to 3:00pm; Tenebrae service at 7:30pm * Easter Vigil - April 4 â 4:30pm * Easter Sunday - April 5 â Worship Services at 7:00am & 10:45am
EASTER LILIES - Envelopes to order an Easter Lily are on the table in the parlor. Please make sure all the information is clear on the envelope. Cost is $13.00 per plant. Order deadline is March 22nd.
THRIVENT MEMBERS - REMEMBER -your Choice Dollars need to be distributed by March 31st.
BEAR CREEK CAMP - Registration for Summer Camp is now open. See the poster on the bulletin board in the parlor for dates and take an information packet that shows costs, phone, e-mail and other information. Financial help is offered to campers from our congregation (see Cindy).Â
VALLEY FOOD PANTRY EASTER BASKETS - Our church has been asked to donate Easter candy for this yearâs distribution of 50 baskets. Please place your donation in the bin next to the grocery cart (not in the grocery cart) by Sunday March 22nd. Also requested are hot chocolate and coffee.
PALM CROSS MAKING WORKSHOP - The Casting Our Nets Ministry Group is sponsoring a palm cross workshop on Sunday March 22nd from 9:30am-10:30am in Roth Hall. This event is for everyone to attend! Materials and instructions will be provided. There will also be a craft activity for the younger children. The crosses will be handed out after services on Palm Sunday weekend. Any questions can be directed to Jo Cvammen at 570-578-7068.
CASTING OUR NETS MINISTRY - The next gathering of the Casting Our Nets ministry group will be on Tuesday March 24th at 7PM.
BIBLE STUDIES - Wednesday nights Bible Study is 7-8 pm. The Wednesday night Bible Study will be pausing during the time of Lent. Â We will begin with Psalm 51 on Wednesday, April 8th at 7pm.
The Wednesday morning Bible Study meets the first & third Wednesdays of the month at 11:00am. We will continue with âThe Workbook on the Christian Walkâ. Everyone is welcome to join. Sessions last about an hour.
VALLEY FOOD PANTRY EASTER BASKETS - Our church has been asked to donate Easter candy for this yearâs distribution of 50 baskets. Please place your donation on the table in the parlor (not the grocery cart) by Sunday March 22nd. Â Also requested are hot chocolate and coffee.
BREAKFAST IS SERVED -The Valley Vets Auxiliary will host a breakfast on Sunday March 15th from 7am-11am. Everyone is invited.
2026 OFFERING ENVELOPE INFORMATION - If you have not picked up your 2026 envelope, see Cindy to get your packet. Also, PLEASE USE YOUR ENVELOPES TO MAKE YOUR OFFERING. If you do not use your envelopes they must be created for you which can cause an error in recording your number and amount given. And MARK YOUR ENVELOPES. If the amount is not on the envelope, it must be written in for you and errors can happen. We try our very best to make sure all contributions are received and recorded correctly. Thank you all for being good stewards of your treasure as we serve our Lord!
2026 FLOWERS AND BULLETIN SPONSOR CHARTS ARE AVAILABLE - Look for the sign-up charts on the bulletin board in the parlor to choose your dates to sponsor. Special flower pieces need to be ordered through the office (i.e. altar piece). Cost for flowers is $35.00 (note increase) and bulletins is $20.00.
WATCH "THE CHOSEN" - âThe Chosenâ viewing is on Thursdays at 6:30pm. There will be a quick synopsis of the episode before we start it. After viewing, there will be a Q & A.
* Thursday, March 26th - Season 2, Episode 5 - "Spirit" * Thursday, April 9th - Season 2, Episode 6 - "Unlawful" * Thursday, April 23rd - Season 2, Episode 7 - "Reckoning"
SECOND SATURDAY SUPPERS - The next supper will be held on April 11th at 5:30pm downstairs in Roth Hall right after the Saturday worship service. You will need to bring your own beverages. Place settings will be provided. The simple entrĂŠe (soup or a casserole) will be provided, and it is sure to be yummy!Â
LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE - LDR is asking for gifts to help with the recent disasters. Checks may be out to the church and marked "LDR". Â 100% of all money donated goes directly to help those in need!!
COMMUNITY EVENTS:
* LENTEN FISH DINNER - At Christ Lutheran Church in Hazleton on Friday March 27th from 5pm-7pm. This is a pre-order event. Eat-in or take-out. Adults $12/children $6. Call Angela at 570-751-6717 for reservations.
* HAM & DANDELION DINNER - At Black Creek Methodist Church on Saturday March 28th from2pm-5pm. NO tickets sold at the door. For reservations call 570-384-4087 or 570-751-3426. Adults $15/children 10 and younger $7.
* BREAKFAST IS SERVED - The Valley Vets Auxiliary will host a breakfast on Sunday April 19th from 7am-11am. Everyone is invited.
* SPRING TEA - Sponsored by the Conyngham Valley Historical Society at the borough building on Sunday April 19th at 2pm. Cost is $20 with advanced reservation only! Call 570-582-9028 and leave a message.
* EASTER CANTATA - âThe Body of Christ Glorified, Anointed and Sacrificed" - The Freeland Area Community Choir will present this cantata on Sunday April 12th at 3PM in Faith UCC Hazle Township.
* ZOOKâS MEAT PIE AND APPLE DUMPLING SALE - Christ UCC, Conyngham. Order deadline Thursday April 9th. Call the church at 570-788-1964 or Pastor Jon at 570-956-4901. Pick-up Saturday April 25th from 10am-Noon at rear entrance of church. See poster on bulletin board in the vestibule for more info as to varieties and prices.Â
STEPHEN MINISTRY:
Bear one anotherâs burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2, NRSV)
Stephen Ministry is available to every adult in our church community. Â For care receivers, Stephen Ministry can provide:
⢠ Comfort and support. Stephen Ministers are there to listen, offer encouragement and pray with care receivers.
⢠ Hope and healing. Stephen Ministry can help care receivers find hope and healing during difficult times.
⢠ A sense of community. Stephen Ministry can help care receivers feel better connected to their church community.
If you are going through a challenging time, or if you know someone who is, please contact Deb Jones. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to bring Godâs love and care to those in need. Itâs a great way for you to show how much you care!