Lent Bible study - Starting February 20th at 10AM.  We will study the gospel of Luke, to see how Jesus interacted with the Outsiders, Outcasts, and Outlaws of his day.

Gospel Reading  ~ Luke 3:21; Luke 4:1-13

Now when all the people were baptized and when Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, the heaven was opened, and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, “You are my Son, the Beloved; with you I am well pleased.”

Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, where for forty days he was tested by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over he was famished. The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread.” Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone.’ ”

Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. And the devil said to him, “To you I will give all this authority and their glory, for it has been given over to me, and I give it to anyone I please. If you, then, will worship me, it will all be yours.” Jesus answered him, “It is written,

‘Worship the Lord your God,
     and serve only him.’ ”

Then the devil led him to Jerusalem and placed him on the pinnacle of the temple and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, throw yourself down from here, for it is written,

‘He will command his angels concerning you,
    to protect you,’

and

‘On their hands they will bear you up,
    so that you will not dash your foot against a stone.’ ”

Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’” When the devil had finished every test, he departed from him until an opportune time.

Our Finance Meeting – Tuesday, February 24^th at 10AM. 

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

February 25th - Hospitality.  Location: East Stroudsburg UMC.  Preaching: Rev. Wendy Bellis.  

Cherry Lane will be hosting on March 18th.  

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

UP NEXT!  All Saint's Sunday!

Wednesday, March 4^th – 160^th Anniversary Meeting at 6PM followed by a Church Council Meeting at 7PM.

Please join your church family in a Fun Second Sunday Super on March 8^th at 5PM.  We will gather for a shared meal and then learn about our church’s history.   

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

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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