| The Dallas Post COMMUNITY Friday, September 26, 2003 5 ® Rummage sale at Dallas UMC The Dallas United Methodist Women met recently for their regular monthly meeting at the home of Shirley Goode. A cov- ered dish supper was enjoyed and plans were made for the an- nual fall rummage sale. The sale will be held on Fri- day, October 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p-m. and on Saturday, October 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Satur- day patrons will be able to fill a bag for $1. Also on the agenda, a bake sale, lunch, jewelry, toys, books, clothing and more. Soaking, healing sessions at church River of Life Fellowship, 194 N. Memorial Highway, Shaver- town, is conducting Thursday night soaking and healing prayer sessions. Soaking sessions begin at 7 p.m. For more information call 674-5459. ‘Maid of Honor, Best Man By Laura Czingula Knight-Ridder Newspapers Attention bridesmaids and groomsmen. Have you been asked to be your best friend’s maid of honor or your brother’s best man? Are you aware of the responsibilities that go along with that honor? It’s more than standing next to them as they say, “I do.” There’s a whole list of duties that go along with the two ti- tles, so before accepting to fill those shoes, make sure you're up for what's expected of you. Maid of Honor duties Ceremony and reception: Help the bride in picking out a wedding location. This process can be very stressful for her and she might need your help in making a deci- sion. You've got mail: Invitations are the first real impression of the big day to come. Pelp her out when ordering and choos- ing the right colors for the in- vites. Offer to help address them, too. The gowns: Go with the bride when she starts shop- ping for her wedding dress. It’s important that she receives honest feedback on what looks best on her. As for the bridesmaid dress- es ... those could be a difficult 'w task for everyone involved. * Don’t be picky, but offer your opinion and try to consider all the girls in the wedding party. Where to sit: Seating arrangements can be a night- mare for the bride and groom. Help her out with suggestions and draw out the tables and list who sits where. Stash the drawing in your purse. This could save the big day in case “there are any mix-ups. Party time: Host and plan the bridal shower and the bach- . elorette party. These two par- ties are the biggest responsibili- ty for the maid of honor. Make both events relaxing and fun for the bride-to-be. These can be costly, so have some money saved up. Organization: Always be aware of any changes going on in the wedding. People will come to you with questions, and you don’t want to give them the wrong answers. Also, it's important to keep the bridesmaids in order and up-to- date on wedding events. You wouldn't want the bride-to-be upset that one of her brides maids couldn’t attend the wed- . ding shower because of a mix- up. Arriving: Make sure the bride gets to the ceremony on time and that she has every- '| thing she needs. Make a check- list for yourself and for her. Getting ready: Help her get dressed and make sure her and Carol Folk. Bible Study at Shavertown UMC The Disciple 1 Bible Study is being offered to the com- munity by the Shavertown United Methodist Church, 163 N. Pioneer Ave., Shavertown. The 34-week course covers the entire Bible and no previous knowledge is re- quired. The weekly class will meet at the church on Wednesdays from 2-4 p.m. or Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. beginning Oct. 1 and 2, and will be led by Pastor Doug Clark, Carol Folk and Bonnie Ziegler. For more infor- mation or to sign up, call the church office at 675-3616. Pictured from left: Bonnie Ziegler, the Rev. Doug Clark makeup and hair look perfect. Messenger: Help the bride communicate with her family or the groom if she needs to. As the guests arrive: Make sure there aren’t any problems and visit the reception room a few times before the ceremony starts. If you're too busy assist- ing the bride-to-be, ask one of the other bridesmaids for help. Time alone: If the bride needs some quiet time before the ceremony make sure she gets it and get everyone out of the room. Autographs: Be a witness when the marriage license is signed. Flowers and ring: You're re- sponsible for holding the bride’s bouquet and the groom’s ring during the cere- mony. Don’t drop anything and remember when it’s your turn to hand the items back. Decorations: When the new couple leaves the reception, have the car or limo decorated. The best man can help with this. Speech: During the recep- tion, it’s your job to make a toast to the bride and groom. Know what you're going to say beforehand so you don’t goof it up. Best Man duties Ushers: Help your buddy in choosing the ushers for the wedding. Once that’s estab- lished, let them know they have been chosen and what their duties are. Party time: Plan and host the bachelor party. It’s the groom’s last weekend out as a single guy; make all the neces- sary arrangements. Seating arrangements: Com- pile a list of special seating arrangements for family mem- bers during the ceremony and make sure the ushers have a copy. Tuxes: Make sure to pick up your tux and the groom’s tux (if needed) the day before. Be certain everything fits well and there aren’t any problems. Documentation: Make sure the groom has the Apbiopridte paperwork he needs for the ceremony and honeymoon. Hold on to it for him or make sure you know where he placed it so you can remind him later. Transportation: It’s your job to get you and the groom to the ceremony on time, and same thing for the reception. If the whole wedding party is driving to the reception to- gether make sure everyone has a ride and arrives at the same time. Autographs: Be a witness when the marriage license is signed. Churches raise money with penny wars Three local churches partici- pated in the fourth annual “Penny Wars for the Poor.” A total of $4,211.94 was collect- ed and put into action by the Commission on Economic Op- portunity (CEO), the “People Helping People” organization. The pennies help local, low-in- come parents with children meet the challenges of poverty through CEO’s assistance with food, housing, utilities, trans- portation and other needs. St. Therese’s Church won first place among churches with 1,000 or more members. St. Paul's Church, Dallas was first for churches with less than 1,000 members. Prince of Peace Episcopal Church, Dallas, also partici- pated. Kiwanis holds drawing The Dallas Kiwanis Club recently held the drawing for the Thomas's Market sponsored Grocery Giveaway in the Shavertown store. The winners were, Wayne Pettet of Sweet Valley, first prize; Marilyn Davis of Tunkhannock, second prize; and John Navich of Dallas, third prize. Shown from left, drawing is: John Magneillo, Thomas's Store Manager, Mike Swells, Thomas's Store Manager, Charles Kishbaugh, Chairman of the event, James Tubber, co-chairman, Shirley Moyer, President of Dallas Kiwanis, James Snyder, Secretary and Ted Dymond, First Vice Presi- dent. Q: Where do you find the most Back Mountain news each week? A: Only in The Dallas Post cCasc have a lot to think about Rings: It’s your responsibili- ty to look after the rings until the ceremony. Keep them in a safe place. Grooming: Your friend is go- ing to have a lot on his mind. Help him get ready and make sure everything lines up and looks good. 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