South Montrose Community Church We are glad you are here! PO Box 86 South Montrose, Pa. 18843 (570) 278-3019 Margie McCarty PO Box 59 Clifford, PA 18413 (570)222-2288

Contents Calendar of Events Recent News Directions Email List Staff Directory Birthdays and Anniversaries Children Choirs Christmas Gospel Fest Great Reads July 4th Parade Ox Roast Prayer of Faith Sermons Skating Top Ten Movies for the Soul United Methodist Links Community Links Feedback Email Us	Welcome to the South Montrose Community Church! (United Methodist)
	Our Mission: "A church for the whole community to worship, grow and serve together in Christ." Ephesians 3:17-18 "I pray that you…may have power…to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ." Thoughts: Jesus had no servants, yet they called Him Master. Had no degree, yet they called Him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet they called Him Healer. Had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet He conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him. He was buried in a tomb, yet He lives today.
		Sunday Worship 9:15 a.m. - Pre-Worship Music and Fellowship 9:30 a.m. - Service 10:45 a.m. - Sunday School Holy Communion is served on the first Sunday of the month. All are welcome who SEEK GOD.

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Recent News, Messages, Announcements, etc.

Annoucements

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The 8th Annual Gospel Fest was held on Feb 23, 2008 at the South Montrose Community Church. Gospel Music actually began at 6:50pm. Entertainment was provided by: "All for One", "Saving Graces", "SPARK", Hayden Brunges and the Church Choir. A Covered Dish Supper was available beforehand at 5:30 in the Fellowship Hall.




Another successful Vacation Bible School!
Lots of Children!!!

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Sept. 8, 2007 - Fall Festival Pig Roast
Great weather, great food, great crafts and baked goods! Thanks to John Vandermark for all the donations and time to roast the pig! Hope to see everyone next year for another pig roast! Come for the "Whole Hog BBQ"!



July 4th Parade, 2007 -1st Place prize!
What a wonderful day. So many worked very hard getting the float setup. Congratulations to all who participated. The crowd really enjoyed the COW! A real blessing to share such fellowship.

Messages

I love the website! I miss you all so much! I hope God's Grace is with you as you find your journey in Christ his name.
Love,
Sherry M. Collins Sherryc20 @ aol.com 9/8/2002

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Staff Directory :

We celebrate with those having birthdays and anniversaries :

MAY
6   Mary Hinds
12 Zachary McCarty
19 Gussie Fritz
22 Annette Salsman
29 Kermit and Sally Ayres

JUNE
4   Tom Weller
6   Brent Salsman Sr.
9   Brent Salsman II
10 Don and Ann Morris
11 Mike Hinds
17 Ben Hinds
24 John and Margie McCarty
25 Don Morris
30 Janet Small

Children :

Sunday School - Sundays 10:45 - 11:45a.m

Child Care

The South Montrose Community Choir :

We have a very talented and enthusiastic choir blessed by trained singers as well as amateurs who just love to sing praises of their Lord and Saviour. The choir is a open to anyone without audition. Contemporary as well as traditional Christian music is used.

Choir rehearsal is Sunday at 6:30p.m. to 7:30p.m. This choir sings two to three Sundays per month. Warm up is 9:00a.m. before the service.

Saving Graces:

"Saving Graces" is a group of 8 women singing 3 part harmonies. Their talents are used to praise our Lord. What a joy.

A new CD called "Sweet Sounds of Grace" is available for $8.00.


Saving Graces can be contacted by calling the church at 570-278-3019 and leaving a message.

Sunday School Choir:

"Sunday School Choir" is a group of youth. This group sings one Sunday per month.

Prayer of Faith :

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve,
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.

I asked for health, that I might do greater things,
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.

I asked for riches, that I might be happy,
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.

I asked fr power, that I might have the praise of others,
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God.

I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life,
I was given life, that I might enjoy all things.

I got nothing that I asked for--,
but everything I had hoped for.

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am among all persons, most richly blessed.

Sermons :

March 4   Matthew speaks of Jesus' scandalous association with the seedier side of society

March 11    A former cripple is evidenceof Jesus' loose interpretation of Sabbath law

March 18    Nicodemus weighs in as Jesus is accused of disturbing the peace

March 25    Evidence that Jesus proclaims himself judge and jury is presented by a woman caught in adultery


April 1    Mary Magdalene tells her story to the courtroom
Palm Sunday


April 6    The jury decides the fate of Jesus
Good Friday


April 8    Mary Magdalene returns

Top Ten Movies for the Soul :

Remember the Titans

A film starring Denzel Washington as a small town Virginia football coach who must deal with issues of racial integration on his team. The boys must learn from each other both on and off the field.


Mr. Holland's Opus

Richard Dreyfus stars in a story of a frustrated music teacher who cannot relate to his own mentally challenged son. He learns to communicate through his music and heal the relationships in his life.


It’s a Wonderful Life

The classic holiday movie with Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed. I cannot watch this m film without getting tears in my eyes each time George discovers what it means to be truly rich.


How Green Was My Valley

I saw this movie for the first time when I was in high school and was very moved by the story of a working class town just trying to get by in life. It is a fascinating portrait of life for those who do not have much in the way of material blessings but are blessed in more important ways.


Field of Dreams

A baseball fable with the immortal line, 'if you build it, he will come.' Kevin Costner plows under a family cornfield in Iowa to construct a baseball filed. All the neighbors think he's crazy. Players from the 'Black Sox' team materialize and play on the field each day. it's a story of redemption and discovering one's purpose in life.


Schindler’s List

During World War II, German businessman Oskar Schindler saved many Jews from extermination in the Nazi camps by allowing them to work in his factory. A marvelous story that reminds us that one person can make a difference in this world.


Steel Magnolias

The story of 5 women whose relationships grow throughout the years. Friendship and unconditional love run throughout the film as you encounter these women over and over.


Finding Nemo

An animated story of a lost fish and the father who goes to great lengths to find him. Nemo is 'disabled' but learns that all creatures are different and special.


My Big Fat Greek Wedding

A hilarious comedy about family and tradition. I don't think you can see this one and not see yourself and your family in the characters. I laughed so hard I cried!


About a Boy

Hugh Grant stars in this story of a very selfish and self-absorbed man who must learn to give of himself for another's good. He becomes involved in the life of a pre-teen, who changes his perspective on everything.

Great Reads :

The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis
The story of siblings who discover a magical land through the back of a wardrobe. Lewis is well-known for his Christian themes and images, and this series continues that. Great for kids and adults

The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom
A wonderful story of how the life of one person can make a lasting impact on others.

The Book of God by Walter Wangerin
The Bible written as a novel…scripturally accurate and fascinating

The Singer, The Song, and The Finale all by Calvin Miller
Author's fictional account of Matthew, Acts, and Revelation. Written in verse form and easy to read.

The "Left Behind" series by Tim Lahaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
These books are great fictionalized re-tellings of the events described in the book of Revelation. Stays true to scripture while helping readers get a picture of what the last days might be like. The last book in the series is due out in April 2007

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• General Board of Global Ministries
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• Wyoming Conference Home Page
• Cokesbury Bookstore
• The Upper Room

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