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2 3 4 5 6 10:30 Worship Rehearsals 14 Helen Biggar Cub Scouts Boy Scouts 6:30 Bell World Choir 16 Connie Richards Communion 7:30 Choir Sunday 20 Michael Muracco 23 Lisa Marie Price

9 10 11 12 13 26 Debbie Kimmerle 10:30 Worship Church Rehearsals Frank Stieler office closed Boy Scouts 6:30 Bell Choir 27 Dick Loessy Columbus 7:30 Choir Day

31 Danny Clark 16 17 18 19 20 Boy Scouts Rehearsals 4 – Norma & John Frank 10:30 Worship Cub Scouts 6:30 Bell 7:00 PM Choir Special dates Session 7:30 Choir meeting World Communion Sunday, October 2, Reformation Sunday, October 30, Reformation Day, 23 24 25 26 27 October 31, Rehearsals 10:30 Worship Cub Scouts Boy Scouts 6:30 Bell Baptism Choir 7:30 Choir Cropwalk Sunday, October 2 & October 9, SESSION at 2:00 PM CLASS OF 2016 CLASS OF 2017 CLASS OF 2018 Join the Dearly Departed Players for a Linda Muracco Linda Bourbeau Dick Loessy wonderful walk through history! This year the Players will share stories from the Nancy Walsh Connie Richards criminal past of the Lackawanna Valley. Don Williams Frank Stieler Comfortable walking shoes are The next Session meeting will be suggested. Arrive early to see exhibits. Tuesday, October 20, at 7:00 p.m. in the chapel. Admission is free. Tours begin at the cemetery gate. BOARD OF DEACONS CLASS of 2016 CLASS of 2017 CLASS of 2018 Georgie Levy Danny Clark Over the past few months projects Mary Grace Donati Lisa Price Bobbi have beeen on going around the church Goldberg Krista Frank building and grounds. The manse chimney was in Howard Miller need of some work, and that has been done. The exterior wall on the front corner of the church has been repaired and the interior will be. The parking lot fence has been replaced and painted and the fire escape The Board of Deacons continues steps will be cleared and repaired.. The oldest part of to collect non-perishable food our building, which is the Fellowship Hall, was built in which is taken to Safety Net in 1854 and the “newer” part was built in 1892. We thank Scranton. Your donations may the Property Committee for their ongoing work to be left in the vestibule area or left in the church preserve our church. Take time to look at the building and think of those who have been here before us and office. Thank you for your support of this appreciate the beauty of our building. mission. Monday thru Friday 9:00 to 12:00 Phone: 570-343-6807 Website: dunmorepresby.org The Nominating Committee will meet following worship on Sunday, Oct. 2. Pastor Forbes is in the office Tuesday thru Committee members are: John Frank, Bonnie Forbes, Thursday most weeks. Should you need Kathy Williams, Diane Tomcykoski, Congregation pastoral care for any reason you may contact representatives. Pastor Ken at: 570-344-3145 or 570-343-6807. Don Williams, Nancy Walsh, Session Church email: [email protected] Georgie Levy, Deacons [email protected] Pastor Ken: [email protected] Determining God's Will

Sometimes we’re in a quandary about God’s plan for our lives. For example, one young man felt led to enter JOIN OUR PRAYER CHAIN the forestry service because God needs people to IT IS JUST ONE PHONE CALL protect and care for his creation. BE ONE MORE LINK TO MAKE OUR CHAIN STRONGER The man worked in a forest for six months and was If you have any type of prayer need request for a friend or fascinated by nature’s beauty. But he was dreadfully family member, please contact Pastor Ken at 570-344-3145, lonely. Only as he worshiped with others on Sundays Sue Cantarella at 570-343-6807 (or after hours) 570-383- 9298 or let a prayer chain member know. did he feel at ease. When the man enrolled in a Our chain: seminary, he immediately found his comfort zone. Georgie Levy Danny Clark Today he’s a minister and loves serving God through Lisa Price Betty Lamm the church. Jean Biggar Norma Mecca Nancy Walsh Doris Keller God’s will is evident when we feel fulfilled and joyous in our vocation. That’s what God desires for each of us as we serve him. permissable to eat and what holidays they should observe. So Paul challenged them:

The apostle Paul says in Romans 14:19 these words: “Let us pursue the things which make for peace and “Let us pursue the things which make for peace and the the things by which one may edify another” (V. 19) things by whuich one may edify another.” Paul reminded them that their hearts should be Each year young people in some communities concerned with pleasing others; not pleasing participate in a “Be Nice” campaign spearheaded by a themselves. We do that too much in our lives. mental health organization. In one of the events in As Paul said: “Even Christ did not please himself 2012, 6,000 students spelled out the words BE NICE (Romans 15:3). Instead, Jesus served. So friends, join with their bodies on their school’s sports field. One the campaign that loves others despite our differences school principal said: “We want students to come to – with that you’ll bring praise to God and Christ will school and learn without the distraction of fear or have a smile. sadness or uneasiness around their peers. We are Hear this prayer: working hard to make sure students are lifting each other up, rather than tearing each other down.” “O Lord, I want to be a person who is kind and loving to others. Please help me to use words that will The apostle Paul desired that the people in the church build others up and bring praise and glory to your name. at Rome would have an even higher standard of love. Amen. Both the strong and weak in the faith were judging and showing contempt for each other. They despised one another as they argued about what foods were Lots of Love, Pastor Ken Our walk counts far more than our talk, always!'

The Dunmore Presbyterian Church 137 Chestnut Street Dunmore, PA

Pasta Dinner

Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Donation: $10.00 per adult DUNNMORE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH $ 5.00 children 12 & under 137 CHESTNUT ST, DUNMORE Take-outs available For tickets or more information call 2016 HOLIDAY BAZAAR church office: 570-343-6807 & CAFE’ SATURDAY, NOV. 12, 2016 10AM TO 4PM CROPWALK Sunday, HOMEMADE CRAFTS & GOODIES October 23rd Jamberry Nails • Younique Makeup

Lularoe Cothing • Paparazzi Jewelry If you would like to support our walkers with a Tastefully Simple donation, please make checks payable to: To Benefit the mission of Church World Service-Cropwalk Presbyterian Women of Dunmore. Walkers will walk at Lake Scranton following coffee time. A portion of the donations will return directly to feed those in need in our own area. Helen Biggar will celebrate her 95th birthday on October 14. If you would like to send her a Prayers Concerns birthday greeting, her address is: of Greenridge Health Care our Church Family 741 Boulevardve, Scranton, Pa 18509 While lighting the candle, pray, “Lord, help me show Every day remember in your prayers all in need for your light to others through the things I do.” (See health and personal everyday issues that aren’t known Matthew 5:16.) to us and we add in our prayers: After carving your pumpkins, display them as Marilyn Casal Norma Mecca examples of how God’s love transforms us into new Bobby Walsh creations. (See 2 Corinthians 5:17.) Diane Tomcykoski Nathan Holod Door Our thoughts and prayers continue for Ruth Giorgio and Debbie Kimmerle and their family following the A door symbolizes our invitation to engage in prayer and passing of Tom Giorgio, on September 13. Private personal relationship with Jesus: “Knock and the door will funeral services were held for the family. be opened to you” (Matthew 7:7, NIV). Conversely, a door The Family of Tom Giorgio would like to express their represents Jesus’ desire to be invited into our lives and thanks for the prayers and support from Pastor Ken hearts: “I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my and to the congregation for all of their prayers, cards voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with that and calls following the death of Tom. They appreciate person, and they with me” (Revelation 3:20, NIV). each one. The large stained glass window of “Christ knocking at the door” was not in the original sanctuary, but was installed in 1926 in memory of Susan Apgar Nye. She joined the church in 1889 and died in 1913. The window is the work of W.J. Long who had a stained glass shop in Scranton. At one A PRAYER FOR PUMPKIN PEOPLE time he served his apprenticeship with the Tiffany Glass Works in New York City. The window is a beautiful part of our sanctuary and part of our past and we are fortunate that is still part of the present day sanctuary. After Liz Curtis Higgs wrote the popular children’s A young boy showered my husband, Carl, and me with book The Pumpkin Patch Parable, people began bubbles as he came running by us on the Atlantic City using her analogies to say a prayer while carving boardwalk. It was a light and fun moment on a difficult day. We had come to the city to visit our brother-in-law in the their Halloween pumpkins. The pumpkin prayer, a hospital and to help Carl’s sister who was struggling and Christian alternative to Halloween traditions, having trouble getting to her doctors’ appointments. So as reminds people of all ages what God has done for we took a break and walked along the seaside boardwalk us. Use it this fall when your family makes jack-o’- we were feeling a bit overwhelmed by the needs of our lanterns. family. While cutting off the top of the pumpkin, pray, Then came the bubbles. Just bubbles blown at us “Lord, open my mind so I can learn new things whimsically by a little boy in the ocean breeze—but they about you.” (See Proverbs 1:7.) had a special significance to me. I love bubbles and keep a While removing the seeds and pulp, pray, “Remove bottle in my office to use whenever I need the smile of a the things in my life that don’t please you. Forgive bubble break. Those bubbles and the vast Atlantic Ocean reminded me of what I can count on: God is always close. the wrong things I do, and help me forgive others.” He is powerful. He always cares. And He can use even the (See Matthew 6:14-15.) smallest experiences, and briefest moments, to help us While making eyes, pray, “Open my eyes to see the remember that His presence is like an ocean of grace in the beauty you’ve made in the world around me.” middle of our heavy moments. Maybe one day our troubles (SeePsalm 104:24.) will seem like bubbles—momentary in light of eternity for While making the nose, pray, “I’m sorry for the “what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal” times I’ve turned up my nose at your many gifts.” (2 Cor. 4:18). —Anne Cetas (See James 1:17.) While making the mouth, pray, “Let everything I What gifts of grace has God given to you in a difficult time? How might you be a blessing to others? say please you.” (See Psalm 19:14.) From Our Daily Bread – A Bubble Break