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HEADLINES:
Thompson Pastor Receives License
St. John's To Schedule Ministry To Sick
Holy Name Of Mary Begins RCIA
SNMBC Awana Begins
Holy Name Of Mary Eucharistic Adoration
Susky Baptist To Start AWANA

Thompson Pastor Receives License
Submitted by Susan Elgena

Pastor Mark Wyman, having served as Thompson Baptist Church's interim Pastor since September of 2003 was licensed as a minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ on August 4, 2004.

The presentation of the license (pictured above) was made during a special church recognition service and given to Pastor Wyman by Pastor David Culver of Heritage Baptist Church in Clarks Summit.

At the conclusion of Pastor Wyman's sermon, "Brokeness; A path to Ministry" the formal presentation was made.

Also participating in the ceremony were Dr. Arthur Bowser of Factoryville, who led in the opening prayer. Pastor Ted Lawrence, pastor of West Smyrna Baptist Church, led in the Scripture reading and Dr. Ben McGrew of Clarks Summit who with his daughter, Beth McGrew, also of Clarks Summit, sang, "O Rejoice in the Lord".

Other members and friends of Heritage Baptist and Thompson Baptist were there to help make the licensing ceremony a memorable time for Mark and his family.

Thompson's interim pastor is a graduate of Baptist Bible College and is planning to further his studies at the seminary on a part time basis.

He and his wife, Jenny spent two years in Togo, West Africa with the Association of Baptists for World Evangelism. Since that time they have pursued medical careers until Thompson Baptist Church called him to serve as their interim pastor

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St. John's To Schedule Ministry To Sick

This September, the parish community of St. John the Evangelist Church, Susquehanna, as part of its pastoral outreach, will begin its ninth year of ministering to the sick. This ministry serves those who are in the hospital, nursing homes or who are homebound and are unable to attend regular weekend liturgical celebrations.

With visits on First Fridays and the weekends by its pastor and Extraordinary ministers of communion, the purpose is to bring the healing power of Christ to these individuals through the sacraments, prayer and personal presence.

For any further information and/or to receive benefits of this ministry, call Father Robert Simon, Pastor, St. John the Evangelist at (570) 853–4634.

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Holy Name Of Mary Begins RCIA

RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) at Holy Name of Mary Parish, Montrose begins in September. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Catholic faith is asked to please contact the Rectory, at 278–1504 or Dee Butler, at 278–1592.

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SNMBC Awana Begins

The Awana Club at South New Milford Baptist Church will begin the 2004 - 2005 year on Friday evening, September 3. This is an exciting time for children who are ages three through the sixth grade. Every Friday night, from September through April, from 7 to 9 p.m., the church will be the scene for a fun-filled evening. Playing games, singing songs, hearing Bible lessons, receiving awards for scripture memorization, as well as making new friends, are just some of the things for the children to enjoy at Awana Club. During the year, Awana also has many special activities such as the Awana Family Fair, Awana Olympics, and the Awana Grand Prix. There is no cost to the children to participate in the program.

Friday nights also have something for teens in grades seven through nine at the same time the younger children have Awana. The seventh through ninth graders can get involved in the Word of Life Club. Also, for the older teens, there is Wednesday night Word of Life Club. This is held all year long for teens up to high school seniors.

For more information or if your children need transportation, call the church at 465-7246.

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Holy Name Of Mary Eucharistic Adoration

Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Name of Mary, Montrose will begin on Friday, September 3. First Friday Eucharistic Adoration will begin after the 12:10 p.m. mass and conclude with benediction at 7:00 p.m., followed by mass. The Men of the Sacred Heart will be in attendance. Father Nash serves as Pastor.

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Susky Baptist To Start AWANA

All children, ages three through sixth grade, are invited to come to AWANA beginning on Monday, September 13, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, 312 Jackson Avenue, Susquehanna. Come and bring your friends. There will be singing, Bible stories, game time and more. Parents are requested to come in the church on the 13th to register their child. If you have questions or need a ride call 853–4102.

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