This Week in PNEC --- May 11, 2017 - May 19, 2017

TO CONTACT US OR TO REGISTER FOR EVENTS

431 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA18071; www.pnec.org website

610-826-3113; FAX 610-826-5464

Alan Miller    alanm@pnec.org                            Gilberto Garcia Rodriguez   gilbertor@pnec.org   

Barbara Jennings   barbaraj@pnec.org             Patty Rehrig     pattyr@pnec.org

 

IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO INCLUDE IN "THIS WEEK IN PNEC" PLEASE EMAIL IT TO   pattyr@pnec.org
Would you like to experience Worship at General Synod?
 
PNEC would like to sponsor a bus on Sunday, July 2, 2017
Depart mid morning south of Allentown
Destination: Baltimore Convention Center
Cost is $35 per person (includes lunch)
If you are interested, call or email Rev. Denise Fry at 484.553.6841; RevFry@hotmail.com or email the Conference Center at BarbaraJ@pnec.org.   Deadline to express your interest is June 1, 2017.
Thousands will gather for this inspirational worship...consider joining us!

PNEC SleepOut for Homelessness 2017

September 23 (6PM) -24 (8:30AM), 2017

St. John's UCC

1415 Rising Sun Rd., Laurys Station

for YOUTH in grades 7th through 12th

 ALL adult chaperones MUST complete the Safe Child Disclosure Form.  Those adults who are sleeping over must apply for and provide copies of PA Child Abuse and Criminal Background checks.

 

Please CLICK HERE for a flyer and also a registration form and sponsor form.
 
The Phoebe Messenger spring issue now  online!
 
Visit Phoebe.org/Messenger to read about the latest news and developments at Phoebe Ministries, including stories of our residents and donors. To receive the Messenger either digitally or by mail, contact the editor at 610-794-5124 or pmcconnell@phoebe.org
 
"Can you help us make a difference?"  
 
       The Amigos de Guatemala are sending 3 people to Monte Margarita to assist with the building of the multi-use facility and clinic. They will be there from May 27 through June 3. They will be doing hard labor but also reinforcing the bond we have with members of that community. We ask for your prayers for them as they make this journey.
 
Children's Sermon
for May 14(based on John 14:1-14)   Items needed:  empty non-clear 20 oz soda bottle with cap removed; clear punch bowl filled with water.  Show kids empty soda bottle, then bring out clear punch bowl with water.  Hold bottle under surface of water so bottle fills up, then remove your hand so bottle floats in bowl.  Ask kids---Is the water in the bottle, or is the bottle in the water?   the answer is, Yes!  The water is in the bottle AND the bottle is in the water.   In today's Bible reading,  Jesus says that Jesus is in God, and God is in Jesus.  That's kind of like the water is in the bottle AND  the bottle is in the water.   God and Jesus are both full of love.
- Rev. David Quinn
 
  ANNOUNCEMENTS &
CLERGY CONNECTIONS announcement
 
 
     Check back next week!

 

 
UPCOMING DATES  calendar
 
MAY
11 - 9-11AM - Licensed/Commissioned Mentor Group - Conf. Office
16 - 9:30AM - Licensed/Commissioned Ministry Committee
16 -11:45AM - Blue Mountain AMC Clergy - China House, Schnecksville
17 - 9AM - Ordained Church & Ministry Committee - Conf. Office
19-21 - PNEC Annual Youth Retreat - Spruce lake
 
  FOR THE FULL LIST OF DATES...CLICK HERE

Rev. Alan Miller is retiring after serving the Penn Northeast Conference for 15 years

as PNEC's Conference Minister

 

We want to say "thank you" so we are having a banquet in Alan's honor on:

 

Sunday, July 23, 2017

4PM Gathering & Fellowship

5PM Dinner

Northampton Memorial Community Center

1601 Laubach Ave., Northampton, PA

Cost:  $25/person for the banquet

Please Click Here for the full flyer and

reservation instructions

Also available on our website www.pnec.org under the News & Events Tab -

Alan Miller's Retirement Banquet

Deadline:  June 30 for dinner reservations
 
 PNEC Boundary Training Workshops
October 4, 2017
Rev. Diane Wheatley, Presenter
8:30AM Registration; 9:00AM to 3:00PM Workshop
St. John's UCC, 183 S. Broad St., Nazareth
Host Pastor:  Rev. Jeff Brinks
Cost:  $20/person
Make checks payable to PNEC and send to
PNEC, 431 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA  18071
The cost includes lunch and a workbook that will be handed out at the workshops
 
AND   
 
October 5, 2017
Rev. Diane Wheatley, Presenter
8:30AM Registration; 9:00AM to 3:00PM Workshop
Faith UCC, 21 Faith Drive, Hazleton
Host Pastor:  Rev. Jane Hess
Cost:  $20/person
Make checks payable to PNEC and send to
PNEC, 431 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA  18071
The cost includes lunch and a workbook that will be handed out at the workshops
To register for one of these events, please email Patty Rehrig at pattyr@pnec.org  or call the Conference Office 610-826-3113 

Boundary Training needs to be done once every 4 years
If the above dates do not work for you, please
 CLICK HERE  for other opportunities for 2017.
 
IN SEARCH OF...

 

For the complete list of churches who are searching for organists, choir directors sextons, pianist, etc., etc., and also churches who are giving away items, please CLICK HERE
 
What's Happening in Our Churches
 
(PLEASE NOTE:  We love advertising the "happenings" in our churches, however the list is getting too long for this publication.)
 
FOR THE COMPLETE LISTING of
"What's Happening in Our Churches"

CLICK HERE