"PLUM PUDDING"

-THE LATEST NEWS/NOTES FROM PLUM-

 MEETING NOTES:

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* We wish to thank The Rev. Dr. Michael Boggs for the tireless effort and help he supplied to the PLUM congregations during his all-too-brief tenure here. Our thoughts, prayers, and good wishes go with him as he moves to other things in his life. God Bless and thank you!!!

* * An updated worship schedule will become available as worship times and pastoral availability become clearer. Check for this schedule on the services page by clicking here:   http://plumofpa.com/Services.dsp

Be sure to read your congregations' newsletter concerning items not listed here. Also remember to continue supporting your church...your offering is needed even though you may not attend church regularly. 

LOOK FOR NEWS UPDATES FOLLOWING THE NEXT PLUM MEETING, SUNDAY OCT. 4TH 2:00 PM @ TRINITY-MT. OLIVER!!

SOME DATES TO REMEMBER:

St. Andrew Lutheran-

Christ Lutheran-

East Liberty-

Bethlehem Lutheran-

Trinity Mt. Oliver-

Trinity Sheraden-

IT'S OFFICIAL!!!

The experimental period of the PLUM Cooperative Ministry has ended with a near-unanimous vote allowing for PLUM to formally exist. So much work went into this effort; from the PLUM Board, who worked from the earliest stage on the particulars; from the pastors, who kept the congregations informed as to the status of the project and provided vital leadership and energy to the Board; from the Church Councils, who examined all aspects of the ministry and provided great ideas and input...to all who helped in any way, a big THANK YOU is extended your way!!

The work is not over, however!! There are still many challenges ahead, questions that will arise needing answers, rough spots that need smoothing, etc. While a formal entity, PLUM is still very much a work in progress. Designed as a potential model for small-congregation survival, this ministry has no bounds as to what it may become. It will take more work, more participation from church members, more patience, actually more everything that led to it's creation in the first place.

Take some time and see what you can offer to enhance this vital part of our church life. Major or minor, any contribution is welcome at any time. Remember, the people ARE the Church, and you are needed. God Bless you and have a safe, blessed summer.