FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER

IF YOU DON'T HAVE A PLACE TO GO FOR THANKSGIVING, OR DON'T HAVE FAMILY NEARBY, WHY NOT JOIN US AT EFFORT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOR OUR ANNUAL FREE THANKSGIVING DINNER.  THERE WILL BE DELICIOUS APPETIZERS AND A THANKSGIVING DINNER WITH ALL THE TRIMMINGS!

THE FESTIVITIES AND FELLOWSHIP BEGIN AT 2:00 PM
HAVE A BLESSED THANKSGIVING!!

Lehigh Valley Community Foundation (www.lehighvalleyfoundation.org) George T. Walker Grants Awarded to Effort United Methodist Church

It is with great joy and appreciation that we report the following news as of June 19, 2015:

The Lehigh Valley Community Foundation www.lehighvalleyfoundation.org through the George T. Walker Charitable Fund awarded Effort United Methodist Church two grants totaling $17,574.90.  One Grant of $8,744.00 was awarded for the Youth Reach Mission Trips -- an annual Mission Trip the Youth of the Church have been attending since 2010.  The Second Grant of $8,830.90 was awarded for improvements to be made to our Church entrances.  We would like to thank the Lehigh Valley Community Foundation for its generosity and partnership with Effort United Methodist Church as we reach out in Christ's name in Monroe County, Pennsylvania! 

Cantata Weather Update

The Cantata that was scheduled to be held at 7:30 pm at St. Matthew’s UCC in Kunkletown on Saturday evening, December 14th is being postponed until Sunday, December  15th at 7:30 pm with the (Live Nativity Tour at 6:30 pm)

Christmas Carol Sing-Along & Tureky Dinner!

The Supplemental Food Resource Center

Help provide a traditional Thanksgiving meal for a local family in need.

The Supplemental Food Resource Center

-- Food Pantry --

A Ministry of The Effort United Methodist Church
178 Merwinsburg Road
Effort Pa.

ShopRite in a joint Effort with the SFRC, make it easy to donate your Free ShopRite Turkey directly to the Food Pantry.  Simply click the link bellow to download the form!

SFRC Thanksgiving Turkey Form

"Kids Alive In Kenya " Brochure

Click here to find the basic information from the "Kids Alive In Kenya " brochure.

For those who would like more information on dates, cost, etc., please contact Greg at 570-236-7419 or send him an email gsmagill@ptd.net

The Very Best Gift

The Very Best Gift

On a cold and deep dark night, Beneath a star lit sky,
A child was born onto this world,
To save us, you and I.
No trumpet blast, no fanfare wild, Would usher in his birth,
Just cattle lowing and oxen sleeping, Welcomed him to earth.
And at his entrance, lowly at best,
The angels still did sing,
Though swaddled in rags, in a manger laid, He was, in fact, a king.
And the angels spoke to the shepherds, Who were huddled to stay warm,
And they left their sheep in the fields asleep, To see this baby born.
The wise men came from miles away, By following a star,
To worship him and bring him gifts,
Of Frankincense, Gold and Myrrh.

Christ chose to leave his realm on high,
To walk where we sinners trod,
To be the savior of our souls,
To live the will of God.
He came to give us peace and grace,
And to show us what true love is,
And to humbly serve those, who do not deserve, To give up a life...... His.
What an amazing gift God gave to us!
He is beyond our wildest dreams!
Jesus, the Christ, is the very best gift, That anyone will ever receive.
And we can choose to accept it,
To rejoice with open hearts,
And when we do, we will find,
That’s when Christmas really starts.
He is the gift that keeps on giving,
He’s the one Emmanuel,
The most wondrous gift, oh yes he is! Wrapped in the Father’s love.

Cathy Wells