July 2025 News
July 2025 Newsletter
Worship Schedule this Month
July 6th – 4th Sunday after Pentecost – “How Geography and Theology Are Related: Ministry in a
Troubled World, Isaiah 66:10-16; Galatians 6:14-16; Luke 10:1-12. Holy Communion
July 13th – 5th Sunday after Pentecost – “The Path from Enemy to Neighbor: Jesus and Mr.
Rogers, Deuteronomy 30:11-20; Colossians 1:9-14; Luke 10:25-37.
July 20th – 6th Sunday after Pentecost – “Sarah Laughed, Martha Worked, and God Acted”,
Genesis 18:1-15; Colossians 1:15-20; Luke 10:38-42.
July 27th – 7th Sunday after Pentecost – “What More Should We Pray Beyond What Jesus Has
Already Taught Us?”, Genesis 18:17-33; Colossians 2:6-15; Luke 11:1-4.
Consistory Updates
· Jerry, Detra and Sue met and prepared “Guidelines for Use of the Church” and
“Guidelines for Use of Weddings”. After discussion and minor changes to the documents, Jerry and party will rework and send out to the consistory for review. Once they have been approved the updated policies will be posted to the church website.
· A suggestion was made and agreed upon to provide a frozen treat from Pelican’s for the kids participating in the Mifflinburg community VBS at the park this coming week.
· Water pump repairs will begin on July 7th. The church will be without water while these repairs take place. It is uncertain how long the repairs will take until they can get into it and determine how extensive the problems are. Again, please be aware that if you stop into the church there may be no water. Please do not attempt to use the restroom facilities.
Vacation Bible School
Everyone had a great time at “Magnified” bible school this year where the kids discovered the bigness of God in the smallest of things. We had 41 children registered for the week. Many thanks to all those people who worked behind the scenes and to those who donated food items. Garret and Maddie (Metzger) Kratina (both biologists) came Friday night and gave a hands on presentation of bugs in our environment and waters. The children loved this part of bible school. The week’s offering totaled $244.75. A check for $500 will be donated to The Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association which focuses on protecting and promoting the vibrancy of the Susquehanna River, its tributaries and the creatures that depend on it all. Thanks to all of the people who setup the auction and those of you who donated the gift items for the ticket offerings and the silent auction. Thanks to all of you who purchased tickets and bought silent auction items. We made $2,247.
Upcoming Meetings
· Prime-timers will next meet at Eastside Diner on Thursday, July 24th at 12:30.
· The next meeting of the Prayer Shawl group is Tuesday, July 22nd, at 6:30 at the church. All are welcome.
The Blessing Box
With the completion of “The Blessing Box” now we would like to get it filled to be able to help those in need in our community! Following is a list of items to get us started. Any donations that you can give would be greatly appreciated! (Please no clothing or shoes)
· Any unopened, nonperishable food items (canned fruit & vegetables, meats, dry cereal, rice past, sauce, peanut butter)
· Baby Formula
· Child & Adult Diapers
· Hygiene Products of any kind
Bible Study
Bible Study will take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm. We will continue to study the book of John.
Childcare
Volunteers are available to care for your infant to three-year-old child in the nursery every Sunday after the Children’s Time until the end of the service. All volunteers have appropriate clearances. If you would like to be part of this ministry, please contact Diane Hackenberg.
The nursery volunteers for July are: July 6 – Mike Finerghty; July 13 – Pam Eberhart; July 20 – Kathy King; July 27 – Diane Hackenberg