Calendar of Events for the Week of February 15, 2026: Monday - 5:30pm - Karate Tuesday - 11:00am - Stephen Ministry Supervision; 7:00pm - Casting Our Nets Meeting Wednesday - 11:00am - Bible Study; 6:30pm - AA Meeting; 7:30pm - Ash Wednesday Worship Service Thursday - 9:00am - Quilting Group; 5:30pm - Karate; 6:30pm - Celebration Singers; 6:30pm - "The Chosen" Viewing Friday - Saturday -
LENTEN WORSHIP SCHEDULE -
* Ash Wednesday – February 18th worship service 7:30pm Wednesday February 25th -Covered Dish Dinner at 6:00pm followed by worship service in the church at 7:00pm * Wednesday March 4th-Covered Dish Dinner at 6:00pm followed by devotions at 6:30pm in Roth Hall * Wednesday March 11th-Covered Dish Dinner at 6:00pm followed by worship service in the church at 7:00pm * Wednesday March 18th-Covered Dish Dinner at 6:00pm followed by devotions at 6:30pm in Roth Hall * 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 – April 2nd worship service at 7:30pm * Good Friday - April 3rd Quiet Hours with Pastor Cindy from Noon-3:00pm – Tenebrae service at 7:30pm
CHOIR REHEARSALS - Choir rehearsals are Thursdays at 6:30pm to prepare for the Lent and Easter worship services. Join us each week or talk with Patt about singing with the choir. 570-956-2068. Come and sing praises to the Lord!!
WILLING WORKERS INDOOR YARD SALE AND VENDOR/CRAFT SPRING FAIR - This event will take place on Saturday March 21st from 9am-2pm. Here is how it works: Congregation members may purchase a table for $10. You MUST STAY at your table and sell your items. The proceeds are yours to keep. Unsold items may be donated to the Apple Fest Flea Market in October (except clothing, books and electronics that you had at your table). Food will be available for sale and a bake sale will be held. Donations of baked goods are appreciated. Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the parlor. Tickets for a Lottery Tree will also be available for purchase. Several vendor/crafters will have displays (TBA).
For more information or to reserve a table call or the church office at 570-788-1572 or see the sign-up sheet on the table in the parlor. as soon as possible as space is limited. PLEASE NOTE- ONLY those sponsoring a table may bring items. NO other items will be accepted!
BREAKFAST IS SERVED -The Valley Vets Auxiliary will host a breakfast on Sunday March 15th from 7am-11am. Everyone is invited.
WORLD DAYT OF PRAYER 2026 - “I Will Give You Rest: Come” Matthew 11:28-30
Sponsored by the Sugarloaf Valley Church Women United, World Day of Prayer will be held Friday March 6th at 2:00pm in Providence Place, 149 S. Hunter Highway, Drums. Everyone is invited to attend.
PORK & SAUEREKRAUT DINNER - Hazleton Trinity Lutheran Church, Church & Hemlock Streets on Monday February 16th from 4:00pm-6:00pm Take Out Only. Call Judy at 570-455-9089 or 570-454-3492, ext.10.
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE - The American Red Cross will hold a blood Drive here at Christ Lutheran on Tuesday March 17th from 1:00pm-6:00pm. Call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCross Blood.org and enter: Conyngham to schedule an appointment. Also, help is needed to server refreshments to the donors. Please see the sign-up sheet on the table in the parlor.
BUS TRIP TO SIGHT AND SOUND THEATRE - St. John Bosco Church is sponsoring a bus trip to see a new, original biblical production of JOSHUA at Sight and Sound Theatre on May 22, 2026 (https://www.sight-sound.com/shows/joshua). From the banks of the Jordan River to the towering walls of Jericho, JOSHUA is a miraculous adventure for the whole family. This trip will include coach transportation, the show, and luncheon at the famous Shady Maple Smorgasbord along with snacks and refreshments on the bus. Cost per person is $170. Our bus trips are very popular, sell out quickly, and make a wonderful gift. For more information and to register, call Marie at 570-455-3874.
VALLEY FOOD PANTRY EASTER BASKETS -Oue church has been asked to donate Easter candy for this year’s distribution of 50 baskets. Please place your donation on the table in the parlor (not the grocery cart) by Sunday March 22nd. Also requested are hot chocolate and coffee.
CHARTERED BUS TO THE ARK ENCOUNTER AND CREATIO MUSEUM IN KENTUCKY - Monday July 20th and returning July 24th. Cost $879 (double occupancy; $1,218 (single rate) Reservations with a $200 deposit due by March 2nd. Call Gertie Ann Mantak at 570-497-9362.for information. See poster on the bulletin board inside the front door.
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" - “The Chosen” 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, Feb. 19th - Season 2, Episode 2 - "I Saw You"
BIBLE STUDIES - Wednesday nights Bible Study is 7-8 pm. We will be reading Psalms. We will meet in the parlor. Our group focuses on reading the Bible from start to finish and discussing it. Join us and hear God's Word.
The Wednesday morning Bible Study meets the first & third Wednesdays of the month at 11:00am. We will continue with “The Workbook on the Christian Walk”. Everyone is welcome to join. Sessions last about an hour.
SECOND SATURDAY SUPPERS - The next supper will be held on March 14th 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 entrée (soup or a casserole) will be provided, and it is sure to be yummy!
CASTING OUR NETS - The next gathering of the Casting Our Nets ministry group is Tuesday February 17 at 7pm.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING SET FOR SUNDAY FEBRUARY 22nd FOLLOWING THE 10:45AM WORHSIP SERVICE - Please mark your calendars and plan to attend this important meeting. All year-end reports from committees will be presented. Note to Committee Chairpersons – all reports MUST be in the church office by Sunday January 25th to be included in the report.
“LET’S LOVE OUR NEIGHBORS!” - During all of February, the month of love, personal care items will again be collected to donate to our local food pantries. Pet food will be included in this month’s donations, too. Food stamps cannot be used to purchase personal items or pet supplies. Items that would be greatly appreciated include: toothpaste and toothbrushes for both adults and kids; bath soaps; shower gel; razors; shaving cream; skin cream; hand lotion; hand sanitizer; deodorant; shampoo; conditioner; feminine hygiene products; laundry detergent; mouth wash and what ever you use in your daily routine, as well dog and cat food and treats. Thanks again for your generosity as we show love to our neighbors!
BREAKFAST IS SERVED - The Valley Vets Auxiliary will host a breakfast on Sunday February 15th from 7am-11am. Everyone is invited.
LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE - LDR is asking for gifts to help with the recent disasters. Checks may be out to the church and marked "LDR". 100% of all money donated goes directly to help those in need!!
STEPHEN MINISTRY:
Bear one another’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ (Galatians 6:2, NRSV)
Stephen Ministry offers an effective way to organize, equip, and supervise a team of congregation members called Stephen Ministers—to provide high-quality, one-to-one, Christ-centered care to people in the congregation and the community experiencing life difficulties. These can include, but are not limited to, death, divorce/separation, job loss, relocation, life threatening illness, loss of property, etc.
Stephen Ministers are matched with people in need of care. The Stephen Minister meets with his or her Care Receiver for about an hour a week to provide one-to-one Christ-centered care. This relationship can last from a few months to as long as needed. It is important to remember that this ministry IS NOT counseling. It is a ministry of listening and caring.
If you know of someone who may benefit from Stephen Ministry or are interested in becoming a Stephen Minister, contact Deb Jones at 570-233-7675.