February 2026 Newsletter

Worship Schedule this Month

February 1st – 4th Sunday after Epiphany - “Blessed Are… It’s Time We Name

Them!”, Micah 6:3-8; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12. Holy Communion,

Annual Meeting & 1st Sunday Fellowship

February 8th – 5th Sunday after Epiphany - “Sharing the Light Which Brings in Freedom and

A Home for All”, Isaiah 58:6-8; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, 12-13; Matthew 5:13-16. Souper Bowl Sunday

February 15th – Transfiguration - “Who and What Will We Recognize When We Seek

Jesus?”, Psalm 103:1-14; 2 Peter 1:16-19; Matthew 17:1-9

February 18th – Ash Wednesday Service @ 7:00 p.m.

February 22nd - 1st Sunday in Lent - “Sin and Temptation, Meet the Gift of Grace”, Genesis

2:15-17, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11

Souper Bowl of Caring

Our Souper Bowl of Caring event will be on February 8th. We welcome the donation of all non-perishable food items, monetary/gift cards are also welcome and may be mailed or dropped in the soup kettle at the church. All donations will benefit Dreisbach’s Blessing Box. Thank you for your generosity.

Blessing Box Update

Please be aware that we are not currently stocking the blessing box with canned goods, jarred items and other items that can be adversely affected by the frigid temperatures. Several cans had to be disposed of due to leakage after freezing. We are trying to fill it with cereal, oatmeal, pasta, noodles, baking mixes, granola bars and other dry items. When the temperatures moderate somewhat we will resume stocking the canned goods.

All Church Retreat

This year’s retreat will look a little different than it has in the past. Please join us for the All Church Retreat on March 7th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Camp Mount Luther. Registration forms are available at the back of the sanctuary, and we ask they be returned no later than February 22nd. Lunch will be prepared by staff at CML and the cost will be covered by Dreisbach. Donations to cover the expenses will gladly be accepted at the retreat.

Wednesday Evening Bible Study, 6:30-8:00 PM

· February 4- Revelation 14, 17-18

Fallen Is Babylon: Now What?

· February 11- Revelation 20

A Thousand Years: What To Remember, What To Expect

Wednesday Evening Lenten Meals and Study

We will again gather on Wednesday evenings to share a simple meal and a time of study and discussion throughout Lent. The meal will take place from 6-6:30 followed by a discussion of “The Walk” by Adam Hamilton from 6:30-7:30. We are looking for volunteers to prepare the meals. Sessions will be on 2/25; 3/4; 3/11; 3/18; 3/25 and 4/1. Please speak to Pastor John or Pam if you are willing to prepare a meal.

Daily Devotional on Facebook

In addition to the Wednesday evening gatherings Pastor John will be sharing a Daily Devotional on Facebook. Hard copies will be available at the back of the sanctuary for anyone not on Facebook

Consistory 2026

The Consistory Officers for 2026 are as follows: President Robert Pierce, Vice President Sharon Magyar, Secretary Amber Swartzlander.

The Consistory Members Terms

Elders: Robert Pierce 2024-2026

Sharon Magyar 2025-2027

Sue Leitzel 2024-2026

Deacons: Detra Dodge 2021-2023, 2024-2026

Jerry Amabile 2022-2024, 2025-2027

Bonnie Dodge 2023-2025, 2026-2028

Amber Swartzlander 2026-2028

Trustees: Scott Eberhart 2021-2023, 2024-2026

Chad Willow 2022-2024, 2025-2027

Wayne Stump 2026-2028

Rob Heddens 2026-2028

Upcoming Meetings

· Prime-timers will be at OIP Mifflinburg on February 26th at 12:30 pm.

· Consistory will meet on Tuesday, February 17th @ 7:00pm.

Childcare/Youth Sunday School

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. Parents and caretakers are welcome to send their children to the nursery during that time. Older children ages 3-10 are invited to join Bonnie Dodge downstairs for Sunday School at this time. All volunteers have appropriate clearances. If you would like to participate in this ministry, please contact Diane Hackenberg.

The nursery volunteers for February are: February 1 - Amber Leitzel; February 8 – Diane Hackenberg; February 15 – Kathy King; February 22 – Diane Amabile.

Vacation Bible School 2026

Save the Date – Vacation Bible School will take place 6/8 – 6/12. Please note, closing will not be on Father’s Day this year. Father’s Day is the following Sunday.

Happy Easter

The joyous Easter season is quickly approaching. How about a gift to delight all and beautify our sanctuary on Easter morning? Checks made payable to: “Dreisbach UCC”.

Orders are due by Sunday, March 1st

Your Name: ___________________________________________________________________

In Memory of: ___________________________________________________________________

In Honor of: ___________________________________________________________________

As a Gift to: ___________________________________________________________________

Please indicate quantity and color

Hyacinths ($10.00 each) # Blue _________ # Pink ________ #White _________

Tulips ($10.00 each) # Yellow _________ # Pink _________ # Purple ________

Daffodils ($10 each) # __________

Lilies ($15.00 each) # __________

Orders can be given to any consistory member or directly to Tony Noll (570-837-3104), tmnoll1@verizon.net

Thank you for your generous support!