Moscow UMC March 2016

Moscow UMC

126 Church Street Moscow, PA 18444 570-842-7251 office Email: [email protected] Web: www.moscowumc.com Facebook: Moscow United Methodist Church Rev. Jeff Levy, Pastor 842-7943 Church Phone 842-7251 Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service 11:00 AM

Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:55 a.m.

Web: www.moscowumc.com

Facebook: Moscow United Methodist Church

Are you looking for a church to call home? Please do not hesitate to contact the church office: 570-842-7251 or email: The church office has regular hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am—12:30pm. Pastor Jeff keeps church office hours most mornings unless he is visiting parishioners. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday morning!

Children grades pre-k and up are welcome to join our Sunday

570-689-2163 or the church office.

15

Rev. Jeff Levy, Pastor 842-7943 Sunday School 9:30 AM Sunday Worship Service 11:00 AM Church Phone 842-7251

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Is this your first time visiting Moscow UMC? Please let us know that you are here! We invite you into a relationship with our faith family, and we are so glad that you have decided to worship with us. We want to know if there is anything that we can do to make your worship experience a more fulfilling one.

[email protected] for more information.

School at 9:30 am. Each Sunday, our Sunday School classes all meet in the Sanctuary for a brief time of song and fellowship prior to going to their designated classes. Questions? Contact Sharon Kelly, MUMC Sunday School Director:

Moscow United Methodist Church 126 Church Street Moscow, PA 18444 570-842-7251 office Email: [email protected]

Grace Notes .............……….…...….1 Prayer Concerns……………….…....1 Youth Group News!.………….…….1 Committee Meetings……….…......2 Worship & Music ....………….…....3 Scholarship News ....……….……....4

Facility Use & Announcements...5

March 2016 Highlights

Announcements …………….6.&.12

*Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! Saturday, March 19th, 10:00 AM

Budget Report…………………...…...8

Communittee Ecumenical Lenten Services (see back page)

Ad Council Minutes……….…..7 & 8 Fun in Moscow…………...…………..9 Breakfast with the Bunny…..…...10 Lenten Worship Schedule…........11 From the Lay Leader………...…....13

MUMC Youth Group: Super Bowl soup/chili sale on super bowl Sunday, Feb- Pre-School News…………..………..14 Welcome Visitors……………...……15 ruary 7th, following service. Take out only! Committee Meetings: Trustees: Thursday, March 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Ad Council: Tuesday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m. SPRC: Wednesday, April 13th at 6:30 p.m.

Lenten Ecumenical Schedule All services begin at 7:00 p.m.

Mar. 3rd at Elmhurst Presbyterian Mar. 10th at Daleville UMC

Mar. 17th at St. Catherine’s—Moscow

The mission of Moscow UMC is to share God’s love in Jesus Christ through word and action so that all would become followers. Chartered in 1853

Moscow UMC March 2016

“Grace Notes”

__________________

“Seeing the Miracles Around Us” Thank heaven for technology! I don’t usually say that, and I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a quick learn when it comes to computer language, but it did allow me to see with my own eyes my new-born granddaughter, Georgia Faith Jorrissen just a couple of weeks ago. So thank you Skype technology for helping me witness what is truly a living, breathing miracle from God! And speaking of miracles, if there was ever a time for opening our eyes to God’s many miracles it is this approaching Easter season. We have the miracle of God’s magnificent creation, the miracle of the night sky which bedazzles us with its immensity and

by Pastor Jeff

beauty, the miracle of our bodies which is a vast universe within itself, the miracle of God’s Word which continues to inspire and strengthen us, …and the greatest miracle of all, our risen Lord and Savior Jesus Christ who overcame death, and who lives with us and within the hearts of all believers! So in these final weeks of Lent, friends, let’s open our eyes once again to the miracles that surround us and celebrate together the wondrous miracle of Christ’s risen-ness, the foundation of our faith and hope for the future!

COMMITTEES

Trustees Thursday, March 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Ad Council Tuesday, March15th at 7:00 p.m. SPRC Wednesday, March 16th at 6:30 p.m. Thank you to all our committee treasurers and auditors for your work in submitting the books for the audit!

Pictured from left to right holding their Clifford creations are front row Mandy and Madilynn Wombacker, Madeline Burns. Paxton Leber, Levi Ayers, Reagan Richards Sitting at table (behind Mandy) are Alyson an Tommy Garubba IV, (behind Tommy) Max Ludka, (behind Max) Alexa Muscolina with mom, Bryanna and sister partially cut off, Dana) Back row: Jace and Karen Preate

The Pre-Kindergarten Class enjoyed their party starting the day having fun with balloons!

*Kay's Pizza is hosting a fundraiser for the MUMC Youth Group, Thurs., March 17 ONLY from 4PM-9PM. 10% of the proceeds will go to the MUMC Youth Group!

(please see below for coupon)

*March Meetings: 13th and 17th

*Mission trip to the Adirondack's July 24th - 29th *Spring carwash (June)

Pizza Fundraiser for MUMC Youth Group!

Present this coupon to your waiter/waitress at Kay’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria on Thursday, March 17th, 2015 from 4-9 p.m. to support the Moscow United Methodist Church’s Youth Group! 1 2

Thursday, February 11, 2016, the Mommy and Me Class held their Valentine's Party and made Clifford the Big Red Dog all out of hearts!

Pastor Jeff & Family

**MUMC Office Hours**

Janet Brown Secretary - phone 570-241-6040

The Moscow United Methodist Preschool had so much fun celebrating Valentine's Day and Dental Health Month!

In Christ today and for all time!

Tuesdays 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Thursdays 9:00 am – 12:30 pm

Phone 842-7251 Email: [email protected] On the Web: www.moscowumc.com Facebook: Moscow United Methodist Church

Pre-School News

Pictured left to right front row are the boys: Andrew Androne, Ryan Jennings and Jayden Alu Back row are: Ian McLain, Lucas Chung, Maxwell Smith, Carter Hagenbaugh, and Scott Bellefontainte Picture left to right are the girls: Emmy Jennings, Kaitlyn Kramer,

Thanks to Leap Day this year we managed to get our Dental Health Field Trips in! Pre-Kindergarten class made it with very little drizzle! Nursery Preschool Class got to walk in the sunshine. Thanks to Dr. Sullivan's office and our chaperones for all their help!

Pictured in the Pre-Kindergarten Class in Dr. Sullivan's office are from left to right: Front row: Isabella Vullo, Eleanor Spence, Adison Howe ,Ryan Jennings, Madison Igoe, Andrew Androne, Ian McLain, Kira Benjamin, Carter Hagenbaugh, Nolan Hagenbaugh, Lucas Chung and Megan Gilman. Back row: Jeannie Garubba, Stephanie Jennings, with Emmy Jennings (hiding). Charlie Conway, Ronda Dubiel, Janelle Depew, Jayden Alu, Noah Burns, Kelley Bellefontaine, Scott Bellefontaine, Abigail Bealer, Shanon Hagenbaugh. 14

Moscow UMC March 2016

FROM THE LAY LEADER Congratulations to the Moscow UMC 'acting troupe' for their presentation of 'Mystery at the Spa' this past weekend. It was great fun, great food, and, I'm sure, a lot of hard work. Hope you were able to see it. A couple of days before the play, the second Lenten Ecumenical Service was held at Moscow UMC. The service was wellattended, and good fellowship and food followed. I encourage you to attend one of the remaining services in the area and support our local Christian churches. This strange but pleasant winter well be winding down soon, and though it was hardly severe I'll be glad to see it leave. I can hardly wait for the air to warm and the ground to turn green

______

by Dan Shilling

again. It reminds me how important variety is to us. It's the reason we take vacations from work, read new books, meet new people, and travel. I think God enjoys variety too, and that's why he created the different types of people, plants, animals, and places that we see. Besides the enjoyment variety affords us, its' contrast can also help us to appreciate our blessings more. Would Spring be so lovely without summer? Doesn't travel show us that "There's no place like home"?. Would life be so precious without death? Variety can become a great teacher to us, if we're open to it. Enjoy the variety of the March weather! God Bless....Dan Schilling

families in our community to find discounted clothing and household items. With your support Due to the current economic situation, we have by donating your tax deductible clothing and seen a dramatic decrease in donations at our lo- shoes, it will greatly benefit our local programs at cal Salvation Army thrift stores. This is coupled this time of need in our community! with the urgent increase in demand for struggling Last day for donations is March 13th! ****************************************************************************************************************

The Family of Mary Heitman, The Family of Anna Rose Mateychick, Dorwin Brown, Jim Campbell, Duck Hedricks, Jack Carling, Janice Levy, Kathy Kashner, Frank Kovach, Linda Wasnick, Marjorie Eddy, Bob Deemer, Jerry Blake, Dick Levy, Jessica Galey, Kyle Krause, Doris Rose, Sandy Pierre, Nancy Colacicco, Susan Bonacci, Kathy Theisen, Neil Saylock, Jim Campbell, Melissa Cheesman, Maude Kuniegal, Nancy Rafalko, Ferisa Young, Roger Stachel, Savannah Yudt, David Bowten, Skip Biesecker, Anna Jancorr, Patti Hinding, Pierre Delaplace, Linda Christianson, Bob Weed, Trudy Phillips, Adrian Vasquez, Bill Hoffman, Sandy Vivian Stark, Helen Martino, Janice Duboise, Ainsley Stacey & Family, Bill Jenkins, Dick Swartz, Gary Willsch, Robert Sienkiewicz, Zach & Rachel Fry & their son Domenic, Barb Abas, Edward (Jim) Kobeski, Pastor Peg Knapich, Judy Collins & Family, Nancy Emerson, Marie Jordan, JoAnn & Betty Kaufman, Betty Coughlin, Pam Deemer, Robert Zorski, Alicia Rispoli, Arthur Ridenouer, Elijah Sabo, Makenzie Allen & Family, Joyce Wirth, Fran Locklin, Ted Frable & Betty Frable, Rose Frick & Family, Ruby & Family, Dan West, Julie Smith, Brandon Tracey, Jerry Mizenko, Maxine Zappe, Ginger Smith, Donna S., Baby Matthew, Sr., Michelle Reed, Shirley Flyte, Walter Flyte, Rev. Brolin Parker, Doug Miller, Cecile Warburton, Richard Sorger, Betty Schillow, Ervin Fackler, Maggie Fleischer, Pastor Ron Onders, Joey Kelly, Dorothy Sylvernal, Joe Waldron, Roy Rassmusson, Jane Rassmusson, Janet Riviello, Marion Simpkins, Kathryn Field, Alexa Zemek, Tom Randall, Caleb Price, Howard Atwell, Deb Palmer, Eleanor Kakareka, Rose Johns, Carol Bader, Alicen Cheshure, Tino Penzone, Linda Elmer, Gail Heil, Anita Elbrecht, Ronnie Sue, Mary Malec, David Ferreira, Lois Price, Vincent Noviello, Joyce Hoelz, Marjorie Haines, David Gunter, Bill Musgrave, Caregivers, Today’s Teens and College Students. Our United Methodist Churches, & our Law Enforcement. Remember our Military personnel: Nathan Trygar, Kevin Wood, Amanda Price, and Michael DeLucy.

13

March 20th - 11:00 am March 24th – 7:00 pm March 25th – 7:00 pm

March 27th - 11:00 am

Please check your church mailboxes!!:

This time of year there is a great deal of information distributed. If we frequently see you in church we try to utilize the mailboxes as much as possible to pass information along and to save on postage.

**MUMC Office Hours**

Tuesdays 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Thursdays 9:00 am – 12:30 pm Phone 842-7251 Email: [email protected] On the Web: www.moscowumc.com Facebook: Moscow United Methodist Church Janet Brown Secretary - phone 570-241-6040 COMMITTEES Trustees: Thursday, March 3rd at 6:00 p.m. Ad Council: Tuesday, March 15th at 7:00 p.m. SPRC: Wednesday, March 16that 6:30 p.m. Thank you to all our committee treasurers and auditors for your work in submitting the books for the audit!

Sunday School & Worship *Youth Sunday School 9:30 am *Adult Sunday School 9:30 am *Worship Service 11:00 am

Just a Reminder: Child Care is available in our Nursery during Sunday Worship! Special Thanks to our Nursery Care Provider: Betty Koss

We are seeking additional nursery volunteers to help out Betty on Sunday mornings. If you are interested, please contact the MUMC office. Safe Sanctuary and background clearances are required. Thank you everyone for your continued support!

2

Moscow UMC March 2016

Crossing Guards Needed: Save the Date for

Worship & Music Schedule

Mondays in Moscow!

March 6th - 11 AM Worship 4th Sunday of Lent

Guest Preacher: Sarah Miller Scripture Reader: Muriel Smailes Greeters: John Havenstrite Ushers: TBA Music: Adult Choir Worship Tech: Janet Brown March 13th- 11 AM Worship 5th Sunday of Lent

Guest Preacher: J.B. Bensinger Scripture Reader: Debbie Dides Greeters: TBA Ushers: TBA Music: Children’s/Youth Choir Worship Tech: Janet Brown March 20th - 11 AM Worship Palm Sunday Scripture Reader: Dan Schilling Greeters: Bonnie & Frank Ciero Ushers: Nancy Schwenk Music: Adult Choir & Bells Worship Tech: Janet Brown March 27th - 11 AM Worship Easter! Scripture Reader: Ray Roese Greeters: Keith & Donna Tucker Ushers: Ray Roese Music: All Choirs! Worship Tech: Janet Brown April 3rd - 11 AM Worship Scripture Reader: Carol Verrone Greeters: Harold & Theresa Galey Ushers: Lois Linko Music: Adult Choir Worship Tech: Janet Brown 34

April 11, 2016

hosted by Moscow UMC

MUMC Music Schedule Wednesday Evening Choir Rehearsals: Youth Choir: 4th Grade and Up 6:00 PM Children’s Choir: K – 3rd Grade 6:30 PM Hand Bell Ringers: 6:30 PM Adult Choir: 7:30 PM ~March~ March 6th Adult Choir March 13th Children’s/Youth Choir March 20th Adult Choir & Bells—Palm Sunday March 24th Adult Choir —Holy Thurs. Service March 27th All Music Groups—Easter!

~April~

April 3rd April 10th April 17th April 24th

~May~

May 1st May 8th May 15th May 22nd May 29th

Moscow Borough is seeking substitute crossing guards. If interested please call the borough office at: 570-842-1699

Sponsored by North Pocono Cultural Society

So Thankful for our Bell Choir and the wonderful music programs and directors here at Moscow UMC!

Adult Choir Children’s Choirs Adult Choir Festival Ringer s Adult Choir Children’s/ Youth Choir Adult Choir Festival Ringer s Adult Choir

~June~ June 5th Adult Choir June 12th Sunday School!

Come Experience the Joy of Singing in the Choir! 12

Moscow UMC March 2016

Can you help?...

Scholarship News

Will you be graduating this coming spring and be in need of some financial help? Check out the following financial aid opportunities! Melba & August Fleckenstein Scholarship at Moscow UMC

March 20, 2016

Join us after Worship in the Fellowship Hall for

Palm Sunday Brunch!

Lenten Soup at Daleville UMC! Pick—ups between 3 and 6pm each Lenten Friday. Call ahead to reserve your order: 570-842-8065

If you are about to enter college and you are interested in applying for the Melba & August Fleckenstein Scholarship, applications must be submitted to the church office by May 8, 2016. Pick up your application in the MUMC office, Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday mornings. Please keep the following in mind: 1) All applicants or their parent(s) must be members of the Moscow UMC. 2) The $1000 Scholarship will be awarded to one boy and one girl yearly. 3) Priority will be given to those students seeking a vocational/trade school education. However, if no one applies for vocational/trade schools, the scholarship committee will review applicants who are seeking other academic degrees. 4) All questions on the application must be answered. The scholarship committee will be particularly interested in extracurricular activities (school, church and community) and work experience. United Methodist Scholarships: There are several United Methodist Scholarships available to young UM graduating members and those who are currently in college. Please visit http://www.gbhem.org/loans-and-scholarships/scholarships/list-scholarships for the most up to date information and requirements.

If you or your child is a high school senior graduating this year, please let the church office know so that we may honor you this spring! 11

4

Moscow UMC March 2016

Attention all Moscow UMC Staff & Youth Volunteers:

If you have attended Safe Sanctuary Training and work with or intend on volunteering with MUMC Youth, please remember to obtain and turn in your clearances to the church office. If you require help with the process, please contact the church office at 842-7251. If you need to attend training contact the office for more de-

Upcoming Facility Use Dates at MUMC:

MUMC is a busy place for in house events, as well as for those in our community who have planned their special day with us. We ask that you check with the office, our online calendar, or this schedule before scheduling an activity at MUMC. Events listed included Setup to Tear-down.

(* indicates rental)

North Pocono Food Pantry___________________________________________________________________________

Interesting fact for this month. Moscow UMC donated 3,085 pounds of food in 2015. Most needed items are Cereal and Beef Stew. Always urgently needed are: Peanut Butter, Beef Stew, Jam/Jelly, Tuna Fish, Oatmeal and Breakfast Cereal, Pancake Syrup and Ravioli. Many children come home to an empty house

Breakfast with the Easter Bunny!

Weekly: >Tuesdays – Line Dancing, Fellowship Hall >7pm-9pm ************************** >Wednesdays – Choirs 5:30pm-apx. 9pm ************************** >Weds. Open AA Meeting, Fellowship Hall>7:30-8:30 ************************** Special: > Saturday: March 5th, Noon-5pm

Join the Moscow UMC Bell Choir as they

The N.P. DRY GOODS Pantry is always in need of: *Facial Tissues

for $5.00/each

host the annual Easter Bunny breakfast

Saturday, March 19th at 10:00 a.m.

while their parents are working. Please consider easy to fix foods such as mac and cheese, ravioli, peanut butter and jelly, etc.

NP Food Pantry January Stats: 222 families, 662 people, 336 adults, 185 children and 141 seniors

Please call for Reservations: Sharon @ 570-877-8731 or Sue @ 570-241-1840

Adults $6.00 Children $3.00 Kids under 2—free Instant Pics with

Cottontail available after breakfast

The Pantry is open every Thursday from Noon-1pm, Donation drop-off at Moscow UMC or Maple Lake UMC

You are invited to join Church Women United in this year’s Ecumenical World Day of Prayer service being hosted here at Moscow United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend. There will be a Bible Study written by CWU of Cuba, and an opportunity to make and hear about Prayer Beads. Light refreshments will be served. 5 6

(Tues. by 10:00 am.)

Daleville Clothes Closet: Open the last Thursday of every month. 9am-2pm

This Month: March

F.Y.I.__________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Save Your Soda Can Tabs: Remember! Our Sr. High Sunday School class and Pat Verrastro would like you to help support The Ronald McDonald House by saving your soda can tabs. Aluminum Collection: The Wednesday morning work crew collects aluminum to raise money for various areas of the church. Please support them by placing your aluminum in the blue barrels located behind the church and in our parking lot.

Congregational Card Ministry: If you know of anyone that may be in need of a card from the church, such as shut-ins, hospitalized, grieving, or someone that just needs a pick me up please let Carol Reuther, Lori Brink or the Church office know. Also, if you have sympathy, thinking about you or get well get well cards that you would be willing to donate to this ministry please give them to Carol or Lori. Thank You!

10

Moscow UMC March 2016

FUN IN MOSCOW, PA! _________________________________________Janet Brown

Planning for the Moscow Country Street Fair is in full swing and Moscow UMC is going to be involved! Lisa Duffy of Duffy & Snowden Funeral Homes is spearheading this historic event and working to bring back the nostalgia of what so many of us remember as the Moscow Country Fair, but with a new twist. On August 5th, 6th and 7th the streets of Moscow will be buzzing with crafters, music, games and wonderful family events. Lisa has asked Moscow UMC to be an anchored part. Our fellowship hall will be an event stopping point (event t.b.a), but we are hoping that our congregation can put their heads together to make for some fun fundraising

events during this important weekend. Gideons international has already been in contact with our office, and have plans to set up a stand on our site and distribute bibles to young children throughout the weekend. If you have some suggestions for games, crafts, etc. that can take place, in our bottom lot, please contact the church office. Let’s put our heads together and work with Lisa Duffy in helping to make this 1st Annual Moscow Country Street Fair a success for our church and our community! Janet Brown

Leaving a Meaningful Legacy...

Are you interested in leaving a lasting legacy? Have you ever considered apportioning part of your inheritance to Moscow United Methodist Church? When you choose Moscow UMC as a beneficiary, or ask that donations be made in your name to your church, you help nourish the living word of Christ by supporting the many programs, the upkeep and maintenance of your historic Moscow UMC as well as those missions that reach outside our walls. What better way to honor your love for spreading the word of Jesus Christ? Our volunteer committee leaders work diligently to be sure that the monies invested and spent on behalf of Moscow UMC are done so in the wisest manner possible. Please feel free to contact the church office or Pastor Jeff with any questions you may have.

Moscow Lodge Spring Fling

is back & Benefits Moscow Lodge Scholarship Fund Saturday April 9, 2016 6:00 P.M. Woodloch Pines Dinner, Dancing & Show (Private Dining Room)

Come out and enjoy this great night of food and entertainment.

Cash Bar/Snacks from

~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Meet Sam Caster! Founder of MannaRelief.org

10:00 am, Saturday, March 19th 2016 At the Waldorf Park; 13 Waldorf Lane, Scranton, PA 18505 There is no cost to this extraordinary event. The worst cost would be to miss it!

Please contact Debbie Kenosky if you would like any further information; 570-498-4075

9

Mission Opportunities!

South Carolina was hit with severe flooding last summer and they are in the process of recovery. Our District team is going to join up with Altoona Dristrict Team for a trip in April. You do not have to have construction experience! This is a learn on the job and have fun being the hand, feet and heart of Christ! Scholarships are available for first time mission volunteers. Date: April 10-15, Location: South Carolina (town t.b.a), Cost: $200 (gas for vehicles not included, shared by riders) Price includes meals lodging, shirt and small amount for extra supplies. Contact Ron Lucas: [email protected] or 570-406-8409

6 P.M. To 6:45 P.M. Dinner 7 P.M.- 8:30 P.M. Dancing 8:45 P.M.-9:45 P.M. Variety Show 9:45 P.M. Followed by more dancing! Smorgasbord dinner to include: Salads & Fruit Selection. Cold Selection: Roast Beef,Turkey, Cheese, Oysters, Chicken, Smoked Salmon, Pickled Herring, Alaskan King Crab Legs, Jumbo Shrimp & Assorted Selections. Hot Selection: Ham on Carving Station, Steamed Edamame, Bruschetta, Tuscano Chicken, Ravioli Caprese w/ Tomato Brushetta, Grilled Salmon w/ Lemon Cous -Cous, Potato Du Jour, Vegetable Medley, Golden Brown Shrimp, Bourbon Glazed Roast Pork served w/ Escalloped Apples, Teriyaki Steak Tips w/ Fried Rice. Dessert

Price $70.00/Person RSVP: Timothy [email protected] (570) 840-2707

Make Reservations by 3/25/2016 (Payment Due w/Reservation) Make checks payable to: Moscow Lodge. Mail to: Tim Kramer 2991 Major Rd., Madison Twp., Pa 18444

*Bus service will be available from

Moscow Lodge-$20.00 per person leaving Moscow Lodge at 5:00 p.m. and returning after the show. *Rooms are available for overnight stay for a special rate by calling Woodloch Pines (800) 5726658 pressing #4 and mentioning Moscow Lodge Hope to see you there! *Proceeds benefit Moscow Lodge Scholarship fund and Moscow Lodge*

6

Moscow UMC March 2016

Approved MUMC Ad Council Minutes and Budget from the January 14, 2016 meeting.

7 8

8