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We regret that we cannot be responsible for keeping track of regular monthly events. Each must be submitted separately and are listed as space permits.

DECEMBER 7

ORGAN MEDITATION: Wednesday, December 7 at noon at the First Presbyterian Church, 367 Church Sr., Montrose. This half-hour Meditation, being led by Roberta Rowland Raybold, will be followed by a soup and bread luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited.

DECEMBER 9

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT DINNER CONCERT: Friday, December 9 at 6pm (Concert starts at 6:30pm)at the Montrose Bible Conference. Trumpeter Chiz Rider will lead us in worship as we come to celebrate and give thanks for Jesus Christ the born King. Optional Bed and Breakfast (includes dinner concert, overnight lodging and breakfast). Reservations requested.

DECEMBER 10

SPAGHETTI AND HOMEMADE MEATBALLS DINNER: Saturday, December 10, Knights Of Columbus Hall 65 Kilrow St., Great Bend. Salad, bread, homemade dessert and beverage. Take-outs available.

DECEMBER 11

CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY: Sunday, December 11 starting at 3pm at the Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company, Clifford Township. One lucky boy and girl will win a toy from the raffle drawing. Sosa, ice cream, hot dogs and a special visit from Santa! Any questions, call 570-222-3741.

DECEMBER 14

ORGAN MEDITATION: Wednesday, December 14 at noon at the First Presbyterian Church, 367 Church Sr., Montrose. This half-hour Meditation, being led by Richard and Evelyn Van Aiken, will be followed by a soup and bread luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited.

DECEMBER 17

COOKIE WALK: Saturday, December 17 from 9:00am until cookies are gone at the Clifford United Methodist Church, Main Street, Clifford. Sponsored by the Clifford Community Youth Group.

GOOD NEWS LUNCH: Wednesday, December 14, starting at noon at the St Marks Church in New Milford, free Christmas Dinner Meal.

MONDAY: Beef tips with gravy, noodles, carrots and broccoli, apple crisp.

TUESDAY: Chef salad with grilled chicken, french onion soup, carrot raisin salad, whole wheat roll, lemon sorbet.

WEDNESDAY:  Hot open face roast beef sandwich, parslied mashed potatoes, tossed salad, blushing raspberry peaches.

THURSDAY: Pork and bell peppers, brown rice, gingered carrots, chocolate brownie.

FRIDAY: Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower, whole wheat roll, apple slices.

The Endless Mountains Children’s Choir will present a Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 11, 3pm at the South Gibson United Methodist Church. The choir consists of many young members in elementary grades 1 to 6, most of which consist of children in grades 2 to 4.  Another set of choir chimes has been added this year. We now have 2 sets of choir chimes that children will be using to perform many of the Christmas carols this year, which means they will be playing multiple chimes, making the music really beautiful.

The choir will take you on a musical journeyby performing carols in the native languages of various countries such as “Jubilate Deo” (Latin Processional) performed with the choir chimes; “Stille Nacht” (Germany) performed with the choir chimes; “Noel Nouvelet” (France); “Gesu Bambino” (Italy); “Luliejze Jesu” (Poland) performed with the choir chimes; “Deck the Halls” (England); “Veni, Veni Emmanuel” (Latin Chant) performed with the choir chimes; “Santa Claus Is Comin’ To Town” (America); Trans Siberian Orchestra arrangement of the “Canon in D”; “Do You Hear what I Hear?”; “Dona Nobis Pacem” (Grant Us Peace) performed in American Sign Language; “Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer/Holly Jolly Christmas”; “Winter Wonderland”; “Silver Bells” performed with the choir chimes.

So as you can see there is a variety of musical selections to be performed by the children to showcase their wonderful talents.  Members of the choir include; Audrey Anderson, Brooklyn Anderson, Paige Barnes, Holly Burke, Ava Depew,  Lea Evans, Emily Gorham, Sarah Gorham, Penny Herbert, Rohan Hertzog, Addison Kilmer, Ryleigh Kilmer, Coral Kleyman, Saige Kleyman, Kylee Kozloski, Alyse Legg, Lauren Legg, Mimi Sedlak,  Emily Seymour, Nevaeh Sorensen,  Adia Tompkins, Addison Tompkins and Avery Tompkins.

Some of the solo and group selections include: Infant Holy, Infant Lowly – Coral Kleyman; Ma’oz Tsur – Saige Kleyman (sung in Hebrew as Hanukkah begins at sundown on December 24); Sleigh Ride – Saige Kleyman; Let It Snow – Sarah Gorham, Ava Depew, Holly Burke, Penny Herbert; Feliz Navidad – Emily Gorham, Emily Seymour; Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree – Emily Gorham, Alyse Legg, Sarah Gorham; O Come All Ye Faithful – Piano Solo – Alyse Legg; Christmas Canon; Recorders- Paige Barnes, Brooklyn Anderson, Ryleigh Kilmer, Mimi Sedlak.

The choir will perform a holiday concert at the Willowbrook Assisted Living Facility in Clarks Summit on December 10. Then we complete our winter season with a holiday concert at the National Christmas Tree in Washington, DC on Thursday, December 15 at 7pm. We are very excited to be going to Washington to perform this concert. We sincerely thank everyone for supporting our fund raisers that helped us raise the funds for our trip.

Come and join us at our concert on Sunday, December 11. Hear the wonderful carols from many other countries of the world. Refreshments will be served after the concert.

Perhaps you have enjoyed Jon C. Burdick’s photos of Susquehanna and surrounding areas on Facebook, or had a chance to admire matted or framed photos at an area arts and crafts show or festival. If not, you have another opportunity, as you are invited to attend “A Walk in the Past” with Jon C. Burdick on Friday, December 16th, at the Susquehanna United Methodist Church Hall, Main Street Susquehanna.

Mr. Burdick, local resident, gifted photographer and avid historian, will once again present a pictorial review of the Borough of Susquehanna Depot, its surrounding areas, with special emphasis on our area’s crown jewel, the Starrucca Viaduct, and the Native American Tribes who inhabited our region. The presentation, which is sponsored by the Susquehanna Community Awareness Committee, in coordination with the Susquehanna United Methodist Church, will start at 6:00 P.M. (Please use the lower entrance by Dollar General.) There is no admission fee and light refreshments will be offered.

Mr. Burdick has an extensive collection of area photos from days gone by, including the Starrucca Viaduct, as well as many of the Erie Shops and Main Street, Susquehanna, just to name a few. As with the previous programs, locations will not be the only item recognized in the photographs as many have captured local individuals which are bound to stir up accompanying stories and memories from members of the audience. With the Holiday Season in mind, Jon will have matted and framed photos available for purchase that evening as well. Please plan to join us, and you will have another chance to explore the history of Susquehanna’s past and learn how it has progressed to present day.