Honoring Our Legacy Serving The Future

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1 Honoring Our Legacy Serving The Future I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3: 14 Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I ve talked openly about my struggle with my weight over the years and over the past year with the help of God and Dee s encouragement I ve been able to take off 10+ pounds. But if I m honest with you, it has taken a single-minded devotion to get there. It means exercising an hour a day 7 days a week. It means tracking my food intake and exercise on Lose It. It actually means fewer trips to Brusters. But I ve actually been able to reach my goal that once seemed impossible. The prize is improved energy and overall health, clothing fitting properly, and genuine satisfaction of reaching an important goal. I share this because I think a similar kind of single-minded devotion needs to be restored in our spiritual lives. When we dabble at our faith, squeezing in a prayer here and there, attending worship when we can, and serving occasionally, the results often are less than satisfactory. Like my weight, the scale would reveal my previous half-hearted efforts. If only we had a scale for our spiritual health. I want to invite you back as we return to our fall schedule and to make your relationship with Christ a priority. Start with 5 minutes of devotions reading your Bible and prayer, plan on being in worship each Sunday, and find a place to serve others. I can t think of anything more important or vital to your wellbeing both now and eternally. Just as I had to keep my focus, we need to keep our eyes on Jesus and not let the cares of this world distract us from nurturing our relationship with Jesus and one another. This month we will launch our capital campaign, Honoring Our Legacy Serving The Future. I believe that primarily it will be a time of spiritual renewal and will draw us all closer to God in our daily walk. We will lead you on a spiritual journey that is grounded in gratitude, revealed in prayer and lived out in faith. And we will all pray together, Lord, what do you want to do through me? This is a question that we need to ask new each day, as we seek to keep our focus on God and his will for our lives. I m excited about what this month will bring with many special plans for worship, a renewed emphasis on prayer, and seeing everyone back in their places as we return from our summer vacations and trips. Let s make sure we keep Christ first in our lives every day until we reach our heavenly goal. In Christ s service, Pine Street United Methodist Church 441 Pine St., Williamsport, PA (570) Office Pastor Douglas M. Eberly Fax# ( 570) October 2017 streetpine@hotmail.com Pastor Doug Witnessing to our faith and serving Christ from Pine Street for 190 years!

2 October 1 st Communion Scott McKenzie October 8 th Gratitude Sun. Culture of Generosity: Grounded in Gratitude Deuteronomy 26:1-11 October 15 th Prayer Sun. Culture of Generosity: Revealed in Prayer I Samuel 3:1-10 October 22 nd Ministry Sun. Culture of Generosity: Seen in Lives Changed Mark 2:1-12 October 29 th Lived in Faith Culture of Generosity: Lived Out in Faith Sun. I Kings 17:8-17 WORSHIP SCHEDULE Please mark your calendar. 8:30AM Contemporary Service 9:45AM Sunday School for all ages 11:00AM Traditional Service We also broadcast the 11:00am service on WWPA 1340AM and 101.3FM OFFICE HOURS Monday through Thursday 8:00AM 3:00PM Friday 8:00AM 1:30PM ALTAR FLOWERS Would you like to provide altar flowers? For Nov., contact Juanita Shaw at For Dec., contact Barb Flock at After ten years, Bernadette Servey retires as Secretary Assistant September 21 st. We thank her for her dedicated service to PSUMC. We wish her much happiness in her retirement. Effective Sept. 25 th, Lynne Koskie started her new duties as Bernadette s replacement. Her main duties will be preparing the weekly bulletin and announcements. Please have all announcements in by Wednesday morning. Please them to her at secretary.pinestreetumc@gmail.com ***NOVEMBER PINE NEEDLE ARTICLES AND INFORMATION DEADLINE*** *Please have any material for the November Pine Needle in the church office by Friday, October 16 th. Newsletter items are always graciously accepted early. Thank you. Page 2

3 OCTOBER SPECIAL OFFERING ENVELOPE In our offering packets, the special offering for October is for World Communion Sunday. This is a church-wide special offering begun in 1936 to fund graduate racial-ethnic World Communion Scholarships, with at least half of the annual amount reserved for ministries beyond the United States. Donations also provide for undergraduate U.S. Ethnic Scholarships and Ethnic In-Service Training programs, and in the past five years have enabled 1,384 scholarships from $2,832,425. Total giving over 5 years has been $4,133,612 which serves as a unifying force in our fractured world. Please read the bulletin insert for how our gifts help. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS Pat Wittig attended the District Annual Meeting at the Troy United Methodist Church. The October Cluster Meeting will be held at Pine Street in Wesley Hall on Wednesday, October 18th at 9:30 a.m. Brunch will be served prior to the meeting. The guest speaker will be the Rev. Larry Siikneen, pastor of the Winfield United Methodist Church. His topic will be The United Methodist Connection to the Native-American Community ; especially the closing of the Carlisle Indian School and the Oklahoma Indian Missionary Conference. All women of the church are welcome to attend. Please let Pat Wittig know if you can attend October 30 th 1:30pm Crop Walk Friday, November 3rd we will participate in World Community Day, sponsored by Church Women United. The service will be held at 1:30 p.m. at St. Michael's Lutheran Church in Quiggleville. All ladies of the churches are invited to attend. An offering will be taken to cover the cost of the Christmas stocking project that provides the Christmas stockings for the guests in the eight nursing homes in Lycoming County, as well as a stocking for the children who come to visit their mother at the Muncy Prison. United Methodist Women's Sunday and World Thank Offering will be observed on Sunday, November 26 th. FRIDAY NIGHTERS OCTOBER 27 TH We will begin the evening with a potluck dinner at 6:00PM. A meat entrée will be provided. The cost of the meal is $5.00 per person to help cover costs. Each family is asked to bring a dish. All adults are welcome to join us for this entertaining evening. More information will be listed in the bulletin. Please sign up for this event in narthex or courtyard hallway and note the type of dish you are requested to bring. ECUMENICAL LUNCHEON Join us Wednesdays for lunch and an interesting program! The lunch line opens about 11:45 a.m. and you are always assured of a tasty $6 lunch, warm ecumenical fellowship and a thoughtful program designed to enrich your life mentally, physically, spiritually and socially. Parking is free in the Pine Street lot north of the church from 11 to 1:30. No reservations are necessary, but a call to Gwen or Patty at the United Churches Office if you are not a regular attender will help our caterer, Heidi, know how to prepare. Page 3

4 OCTOBER PROGRA AMS 4- Ms. Diane Langley, President, Langley Communications Corp. Insightss of Dealing with Trauma 11- Ms. Morgan O Neal and Friends, Family of Therapy Animals, Bringing Joy to Residents of Nursing Facilities 18- Mr. Richard Reitz, A Little League Uncle, The Joys of Adopting a Team for Little League 25- Ms. Ann Dunlap and Mr. Derrick Bryant, Members of New Covenant United Church of Christ s summer Missionn Team, Hurricane Harvey - Irma - no Hurricane Katrina: Long -term Recovery Is Still Happening There!! JOHN BOWER SUNDAY SCHOOL BASKETBALL LEAGUE Youngsters who would like to play for Pine Street in the John Bower Sunday School Basketball League shouldd pick up and complete a form in the church office as soon as possible. The league needs to know by Oct. 16 th if i Pine Street will have a team in any of the age divisions. If theree are insufficient players to form a team at Pinee Street, the league will make an effort to place those interestedd with another church. However, this cannot bee done unless a registration form is filled out and signed by a parent. Please contactt John Beauge for moree information. Share and Care Ministry This dedicated group of volunteers is in NEED OF YOUR HELP. We need more volunteers to visit our shut-inn th members five times a year the four seasons, plus birthdays. We take a bouquet to them on their 85 t birthday, send birthday cards and listen to what expressed needs they may have. CAN YOU HELP BRINGG ENCOURAGEMENT TO OUR SHUT-INS who have made ourr church special? If so, please contact Sandyy Schappell at This is a rewarding ministry to givee to those in need of visits and encouragement. I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison (shut-in) and youu came to visit me Then the righteous will answer him, Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or o thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we seee you a stranger and invite you in, or needingg clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison (shut-in)) and go to visit you? The King will reply, Truly I tell you, whatever you didd for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. Matthew 25:36-40 PERSONALS Thank you to Barb Johnson. Karen Kulp, Cathy Marr, Juanita Shaw and Frank Little who helped to assemble the Pine Needle last month. We thank you for your continual faithful service. Dear Ones, I am recovering well from my mild heart attack that leftt no damage and did not requiree stents. I will attribute this to prayer and the work of the Holy Spirit. Thank you all for your prayers, flowers and well wishes. A special thanks to Rev. Dr. John Piper, our Visitation Minister, for hiss prompt and compassionate care that upheld Ginny and me. With love and thanks to you all and for God s mercy. Bill Kieser Thank you once again for the generous scholarship to further my music studies at Duquesne. I lookk forward to continue to grow and be playing at church on breaks in the future. Jessie Thompson. Page 4

5 In Honor of William McKay Sunday, November 19, 2017 Combined Worship 11 AM Free Brunch & Recognitionn to Follow Thank you for your dedicated service to our great country. We wouldd like to honor all Veterans, alive and deceased, andd we hope you will join us for our first Veterans Recognition Sunday Event. Please tear off and fill out the form below andd drop it in the offering plate or the church office by Sunday, October 22. If you have a photo of the Veteran, Branch of o Service and small write-up, that you can include, that would be greatlyy appreciated NAME OF VETERAN: BRANCH OF SERVICE: Wartime / Peacetime (Circle One or Both) MEDALS OR AWARDS EARNED: PLEASEE LIST WILLL THE VETERAN BE ATTENDING THE EVENT: YES / NO IF DECEASED PLEASE PROVIDE LIFE DATES: PERMISSION TO USE INFO & PHOTO PROVIDED: YES / NO (CIRCLE ONE) NAME & PHONE NUMBER OF PERSON SUBMITTING: THOSE SERVING IN THE MONTH OF OCTOBER Date 1st 10:00 Lay Reader Pastor Doug Acolytes Rylie French Usher Greeters Martin & Diane Belzer Dave Bair, Bill Burd Nursery Volunteer Marion Reeser Crib, Nursery Care Tammy Lundy Fellowship 8:30am 11:00am Jim & Mitzi Burget 8 th 11:00 15 th 11:00 22 nd 11:00 Susan Bielski Donna Diermyerr Nick Grimes Collin Porter Emma Rude Rylie French Dave Bair, Bill Burd, Pat Scaife Gloria Spangenburg Dave Bair, Bill Burd, Larry Fryda Gloria Spangenburg Dave Bair, Bill Burd, Larry Fryda, Pat Scaife Dale & Donna Diermyer Chris Nevill Kate Heasterr Linda Hoagland Tammy Lundy Tammy Lundy Tammy Lundy Diane Belzer Carley Smith Eric & Kristin Adams 29th 11:00 Christine Kindon Collin Porter Dave Bair, Bill Burd, Larry & Glenda Breon Dale & Donna Diermyer Larry Fryda Sarah Kieserr Tammy Lundy Georgee & Karen Kulp Pagee 5

6 Children s Ministry at Pine Street In the depths of who I am I rejoice in God my savior. Luke 1:47 Memory Verse Speak. Your servant is listening. 1 Samuel 3:10 Deep Blue Choir We will be learning lots of new songs. Anchor Point We can love and serve God. Oct. 1 David the Musician Oct. 8 David and Goliath Oct. 15 David and Jonathan Oct. 22 David and Abigail Oct. 29 David Dances WHAT S HAPPENING? WHAT CHILDREN NEED TO KNOW For developing faith foundations, children need to be with adults whose Christian attitudes and behaviors the children can imitate. For relating to God and the church, children need to learn simple prayers. Upcoming Children s Ministry Activities SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 in DEEP BLUE at 9:45 SHINE BRIGHT LITTLE LIGHT Games, Craft, Snacks and Ministry Message

7 The Lord has wonderful plans and blessings for Pine Street UMC s YouthGroup! This month, we will be creating a calendar for October through the New Year. Please stay tuned for more information, as part of this calendar will be a weekly Youth Group, daily devotionals through text message, and monthly community outreach. In order to finish the calendar, it would be wonderful help if we could have some basic information! For youths in Grades 7-12, please return this form at the church office by October 1st in Kailey s mailbox, or at psumcyouthleader@gmail.com. Name(s): (s): Parents Names and contact information: Best number to text message for keeping in contact, updates, and devotionals: Best Days and times of the week for Youth Group and/or Community Outreach:

8 Pine Street UMC October 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 World Communion 8:30 am Contemporary Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 2 1:00 pm Women's Bible Study 6:00 pm BSF 7:00 pm Vance - 1st Place 3 6:45 am Men's breakfast 2:00 pm Connect - Eberly 6:30 pm Witness Mtg. 7:00 pm Alanon Meeting 7:00 pm Stanzione - Connect 4 12:00 pm Ecu. Lunch 6:00 pm Girl Scouts 6:00 pm Bair Basketball 6:30 pm Leadership Mtg. 6:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal 5 6:00 pm Bell Choir 7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir FAMILY PROMISE 8:30 am Contemporary Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 1:30 pm Crop Walk 6:30pm Youth Kick-off 9 FAMILY PROMISE 1:00 pm Women's Bible Study 5:15 pm Investment Mtg. 6:00 pm BSF 6:30 pm Trustee Mtg. 7:00 pm Vance - 1st Place 10 FAMILY PROMISE 6:45 am Men's breakfast 2:00 pm Connect - Eberly 6:30 pm Finance Mtg. 7:00 pm Alanon Meeting 7:00 pm Stanzione - Connect 11 FAMILY PROMISE 12:00 pm Ecu. Lunch 6:00 pm Bair Basketball 6:30 pm Education Mtg. 6:3 0 pm Praise Band Rehearsal 12 FAMILY PROMISE 6:00 pm Bell Choir 7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir 13 FAMILY PROMISE 5 pm Wedding Rehearsal 14 FAMILY PROMISE 4 pm Wedding 15 FAMILY PROMISE 8:30 am Contemporary Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 6:30pm Youth 16 NEWSLETTER DUE 1:00 pm Women's Bible Study 6:00 pm BSF 7:00 pm Vance - 1st Place 17 6:45 am Men's breakfast 2:00 pm Connect - Eberly 7:00 pm Alanon Meeting 7:00 pm Stanzione - Connect 18 9:30 am UMW Brunch 12:00 pm Ecu. Lunch 6:00 pm Girl Scouts 6:00 pm Bair Basketball 6:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal 19 9:30 am Book Club 6:00 pm Bell Choir 7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir :00 am Music Club Conference 22 8:30 am Contemporary Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 3:00 pm Home Gathering Koskie 6:30pm Youth 23 1:00 pm Bloodmobile 1:00 pm Women's Bible Study 6:00 pm BSF 6:30 pm Home Gathering - Vance 24 6:45 am Men's breakfast 2:00 pm Connect - Eberly 7:00 pm Alanon Meeting 7:00 pm Stanzione - Connect 25 12:00 pm Ecu. Lunch 6:00 pm Bair Basketball 6:30 pm Praise Band Rehearsal 26 6:00 pm Bell Choir 7:00 pm Sanctuary Choir 27 6:00 pm Friday Nighters 28 7:00 pm Open Dance 29 Unicef Offering 8:30 am Contemporary Worship 9:45 am Sunday School 11:00 am Traditional Worship 6:30pm Youth 30 1:00 pm Women's Bible Study 6:00 pm BSF 6:30 pm Worship 7:00 pm Vance - 1st Place 31 6:45 am Men's breakfast 2:00 pm Connect - Eberly 7:00 pm Alanon Meeting 7:00 pm Stanzione - Connect Page 8

9 October Birthdays Ellie Douglass October 1 Addison Rae Foust October 1 Mark Heckel October 1 Bryan Bausinger October 3 Polly Lehman October 3 Aurora Treese October 3 Patricia Bausinger October 4 Barbara Flock October 4 Michael J. Miller October 4 Corey Miller October 4 Tammy Stachowski October 4 Jessica Gower October 6 Hadley Heaster October 6 Joseph Fisher October 7 Alyssa Laury October 7 Brooke Silva October 7 Aaron Ertel October 9 Kristen Sweigert October 9 James Beck October 10 James Maeulen October 10 Laura Burd October 11 Noah Campbell October 11 Joseph Suddath October 11 Chad Scudder October 12 Peggy Austin October 13 Dale Bower (87 years old) October 14 Joseph Reifsnyder October 14 Noah Banzhof October 15 Alison George October 16 Karen Wynn October 16 Aaron Burget October 17 Wilma Robson October 18 Kevin McGinnis October 19 Margaret Piper October 19 Sandra Schappell October 20 William Dunlap October 21 Ellie Reed October 21 Frances Herz (91 years old) October 22 Mary Parker (88 Years old) October 22 Abby Nevill October 23 Donna Powers October 23 Gail Bair October 24 James Douthat October 24 Taylor Brooks October 25 Kimberly Haines October 25 Sherry Kerstetter October 25 Drew Pandolfi October 25 Brian Goff October 26 Cody Miller October 26 Virla Ocker October 26 Brady Benson October 28 Joshua Burger October 28 Joshua Maeulen October 28 Kathryn Peterson October 28 Charles Fisher October 29 David Geiger October 29 Joseph Bielski October 30 Jordan Kern October 31 Jimmy Zarr October 31 October Anniversaries Leta, Allison (Masten) & James October 4 Park, James & Beatrice October 8 Snook, Jeff & Teresa October 8 Stachowski, Paul & Tammy (Webb) October 9 Hall, William & Bertha (Steelman) October 10 Stanzione, Michael & Diane (Daneker) October 11 Thompson, Micheal & Kate October 13 Evans, David & Henriette October 14 Weigle, Gene & Kathryn Penfield October 14 Maeulen, Joshua & Meghan (Hillegas) October 15 Ocker, George & Virla October 16 Poust, Kenneth & Shari (Hamilton) October 16 Treese, James & Jennifer (Long) October 16 Effen, Robert & Sharon (Hall) October 17 Heaster, Sherman & Katie October 18 Brooks, Todd & Jillian (Schappell) October 22 Marshall, Rodney & Kristi October 22 Page, Allen & Diane October 22 Springman, James & Holly October 26 Shaner, Stephen & Aubrey (Eck) October 27

10 Pine Street United Methodist Church 441 Pine Street Williamsport PA Address Service Request October 2017 NON PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Williamsport, PA PERMIT No. 36 OCTOBER HAPPENINGS AT PINE STREET UMC 8:30am Contemporary Worship 9:45am Sunday School 11:00am Traditional Worship Oct. 1 st World Communion Sunday Oct. 8 th Family Promise Week Oct. 16 th Newsletter articles due in the office Oct. 23 rd 1:00pm Bloodmobile Oct 29 th Children will collect for UNICEF after both services Check your calendar for a list of committee meetings and other events. Please be sure to read your newsletter for the details of the events happening at Pine Street UMC for the month of October. Have you checked out the website for Pine Street? Check out Pine Street UMC Facebook page. Show Christ s Love.Teach God s Truth Share the Gospel