Gospel Reading  ~ John 3:16-21

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him may not perish but may have eternal life. 

“Indeed, God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through him. 

Those who believe in him are not condemned; 

but those who do not believe are condemned already, because they have not believed in the name of the only Son of God. 

And this is the judgment, that the light has come into the world, and people loved darkness rather than light because their deeds were evil. 

For all who do evil hate the light and do not come to the light, so that their deeds may not be exposed. 

But those who do what is true come to the light, so that it may be clearly seen that their deeds have been done in God.”

We have SO many amazing things planned to continue in our 160th Anniversary celebration.  

UP NEXT!   We are excited to have back Rev. Larry Marks.  We love to tell the story - Rev. Larry Mark shares reflections on guiding Cherry Lane through the challenges of COVID and the joy of welcoming our new Allen Organ.  A story of reliance, faith and music that carried us through.   

New Testament Reading  ~ Colossians 3:9-17

Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator.

Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all.

Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. 

And be thankful.

Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.

Check out all the Lenten services we have planned!  Communion will be at each service!

Our United Methodist Men's group is having their meeting, meal and message!

THON Donation Box Request:  THON is Penn State’s student-run philanthropy that raises money to support children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Donations help cover treatment costs not covered by insurance, fund groundbreaking research for new and better therapies, and provide programs to improve the lives of children undergoing treatment. A small donation box has been placed in the back of the church and will be available until the first week of February. Every contribution helps make a real and lasting difference and is greatly appreciated!  Thanks so much ~ Madison Rios.

Also, here is the link to DonorDrive fundraising page: https://donate.thon.org/participants/121753

Food Pantry - We are now housing a food pantry in our Mission Room downstairs. You are invited to bring food items that can stay on our shelves and be available to local families in need. We will also have gift cards available for perishable items and for gas.

Ride Share – Our Men’s Group has set up a ride share service for those in need of rides for appointments. Please see Philip George or email clumcmensgroup@gmail.com for more details!

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