Pocono Lake United Methodist Church
2017 Planning Calendar
JANUARY
01 Worship: Holy Communion/New Year’s Day: Discretionary Offering: Ecumenical Council
08 Worship:Affirmation of the Baptismal Covenant
15 Worship: Human Relations Sunday & Special Offering
Church Council (11:20 am)
16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
22 Worship:Prayer Service for Christian Unity and the Healing of the Nation
29 Worship
Note: Jan 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Jan 18-25 - Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
FEBRUARY
05 Board of Trustees Mtg. (9:00 am)
Worship: Holy Communion/Discretionary Offering: Family Promise
Mission & Social WitnessMinistry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
06 UMW Mtg. (7:00 pm)
12 Worship/Congregational Mtg.
14 Valentine’s Day
19 Worship
DiscipleshipMinistry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
20 Committee on Finance Mtg. (7:00 pm)
26 Worship (Transfiguration Sunday) Teach-In
Evangelism & Church GrowthMinistry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
28 Shrove Tuesday/NE District Clergy Breakfast at Asbury UMC
Note: Feb 12 is Scouting Ministries Sunday
February is Black History Month
MARCH
01 Ash Wednesday/Lenten “Soup & Bread” Meditation/Evening Service at Canadensis UMC.
05 Board of Trustees Mtg. (9:00 am)
Worship: Holy Communion/Discretionary Offering: Women’s Resources
06 UMW Mtg. (7:00 pm)
08 Lenten“Soup & Bread” Noon Meditation/Evening Service at Tobyhanna UMC .
12 Worship/Leadership Development Cmt. (11:20 am)
15 Lenten “Soup & Bread” Noon Meditation/Evening Service at Mountain Home UMC.
18 Conference Faith Sharing Workshop: Revival Through Prayer. Venue: TBD
19 Worship: Pulpit Supply
20 Committee on Finance Mtg. (7:00 pm)
22 Lenten “Soup & Bread” Noon Meditation/Evening Service at Pocono Lake UMC.
24 Fundraiser: Fish Fest
26 Worship: Teach-In/Church Council (11:20 am)
One Great Hour of Sharing Special Sunday Offering
29 Lenten“Soup & Bread” Noon Meditation/Evening Service at Keokee Chapel UMC.
Note: March is Women’s History Month
Mar 3 is the World Day of Prayer
Mar 15-21, Pastor on Vacation
Mar 17 is St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 26 is UMCOR Sunday
APRIL
02 Board of Trustees Mtg. (9:00 am)
Worship: Holy Communion/Discretionary Offering: Garden of Giving
Mission & Social Witness Ministry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
04 UMW Mtg. (7:00 pm)
05 Lenten “Soup & Bread” Noon Meditation/Evening Service at Mt. Pocono UMC.
09 Worship: Palm/Passion Sunday
13 Maundy Thursday Meal & Service
14 Good Friday Ecumenical Service
16 Worship: Easter
Sunrise Service - 7:00 am, Easter Breakfast - 8:30 am, Easter Service - 10:00 am
17 Committee on Finance Mtg. (6:00 pm)
22 Poverty Simulation by Bridges Out of Poverty.
23 Worship: Teach-In
Discipleship Ministry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
26 Administrative Professionals Day
29 NE District “Tools for Ministry” – Venue: TBD
30 Worship: Native American Ministries Special Sunday Offering
Evangelism & Church Growth Ministry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
Note: Apr 22 is Earth Day
Apr 25 is World Malaria Day
MAY
01 UMW Mtg. (9:00 am)
07 Board of Trustees Mtg. (9:00 am)
Worship: Holy Communion/Discretionary Offering: Habitat for Humanity
13 Fundraiser: Spaghetti Supper
14 Worship: Family Sunday – Mother’s Day
20 Change the World (Work Day)
21 Worship
Church Council (11:20 am)
25 Ascension Day
27 Fundraiser: Annual BBQ/Jerk Dinner
28 Worship (Ascension Sunday) Teach-In
29 Memorial Day (Church Office Closed)
Note: May 8-11 is Christian Family Week
May 21 is Heritage Sunday
May 24 is Aldersgate Day
JUNE
04 Board of Trustees Mtg. (9:00 am)
Pentecost Sunday: Holy Communion/Discretionary Offering: Valor Clinic Foundation
Mission & Social Witness Ministry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
08 Bag & Tag for Flea Market (6:00 pm)
10 UMW’s Flea Market (9:00 am – 2:00 pm)
11 Trinity Sunday Worship: Peace with Justice Special Sunday Offering
18 Worship: Family Sunday – Father’s Day(Pulpit Supply)
Discipleship Ministry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
25 Worship: Teach-In
Evangelism & Church Growth Ministry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
Note:
June 15-17 Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference meets at the Oaks Convention Center
June 17-30, Pastor on Vacation
JULY
02 Board of Trustees Mtg. (9:00 am)
Worship: Holy Communion/Discretionary Offering: Ecumenical Council
04 Independence Day (Church Office Closed)
09 Worship:
10 Vacation Bible School, July 10-14
16 Worship:
Church Council (11:20 am)
23 Worship: Teach-In
30 Worship:
AUGUST
06 Board of Trustees Mtg. (9:00 am)
Worship: Holy Communion/Discretionary Offering: Family Promise
Mission & Social Witness Ministry Team Mtg.(11:20 am)
07 UMW Mtg. (7:00 pm)
13 Worship/Leadership Development Cmt. (11:20 am)
20 Worship:
Discipleship Ministry Team Mtg.(11:20 am)
27 Worship: Teach-In
Evangelism & Church Growth Ministry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
SEPTEMBER
03 Board of Trustees Mtg. (9:00 am)
Worship: Holy Communion: Discretionary Offering: Women’s Resources
04 Labor Day (Church Office Closed)
10 Family Sunday Worship: National Grandparents Day
11 UMW Mtg. (7:00 pm)
17 Worship:
Church Council (11:20 am)
23 UMW’s Ham Dinner (5:00 – 7:00 pm)
24 Worship: Teach-In
Fundraiser: Walk-a-Thon
Note: September 15 – October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month
OCTOBER
01 Board of Trustees Mtg. (9:00 am)
Worship: World Communion Sunday & Special Sunday Offering
Mission & Social Witness Ministry Team Mtg. (11:00 am)
02 UMW’s Mtg. (7:00 pm)
07 Fundraiser: Fall Festival
08 Worship: Discretionary Offering: Garden of Giving
Discipleship Ministry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
09 Columbus Day
15 Worship: Laity Sunday
Evangelism & Church Growth Ministry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
22 Worship: Teach-In
29: Worship
Leadership Development Cmt. (11:20 am)
Note: September 15 – October 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month
NOVEMBER
01 All Saints’Day
05 Board of Trustees Mtg. (9:00 am)
All Saints’ Sunday Worship: Holy Communion/
Discretionary Offering: Valor Clinic Foundation
06 UMW Mtg. (7:00 pm)
11 Veterans Day
12 Worship: International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
19 Worship: UMW’s Thank Offering Service
Church Council (11:20 am)
23 Thanksgiving Day (Church Office Closed)
26 Worship:Teach-In
United Methodist Student Day Special Offering
Note: Nov 12 is Organ & Tissue Donor Sunday
Nov 19-26 is National Bible Week
DECEMBER
03 Board of Trustees Mtg. (9:00 am)
Advent 1 Worship: Holy Communion/ Discretionary Offering: Habitat for Humanity
Mission & Social Witness Ministry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
04 UMW Mtg. (7:00 pm)
10 Advent 2 Worship:
Discipleship Ministry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
16 Children’s Christmas Party
17 Advent 3 Worship:
Evangelism & Church Growth Ministry Team Mtg. (11:20 am)
24 Advent 4 Worship:
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service (7:00 pm)
25 Christmas Day (Church Office Closed)
31 New Year’s Eve
Note: Dec 1 is World Aids Day