Old Testament Reading  ~ Genesis 17:1-8, 15-16

When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to Abram, and said to him, “I am God Almighty; walk before me, and be blameless. 

And I will make my covenant between me and you, and will make you exceedingly numerous.” 

Then Abram fell on his face; and God said to him, “As for me, this is my covenant with you: You shall be the ancestor of a multitude of nations. 

No longer shall your name be Abram, but your name shall be Abraham; for I have made you the ancestor of a multitude of nations. 

I will make you exceedingly fruitful; and I will make nations of you, and kings shall come from you.

I will establish my covenant between me and you, and your offspring after you throughout their generations, for an everlasting covenant, to be God to you and to your offspring after you. 

And I will give to you, and to your offspring after you, the land where you are now an alien, all the land of Canaan, for a perpetual holding; and I will be their God.” 

God said to Abraham, “As for Sarai your wife, you shall not call her Sarai, but Sarah shall be her name. 

I will bless her, and moreover I will give you a son by her. I will bless her, and she shall give rise to nations; kings of peoples shall come from her.”

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

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

UP NEXT!  On Sunday, January 18th:  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.   

https://www.poconoplateau.org/newsletter/

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!