—_—_. i ——— Ee Sunday, July 3, 2011 THE DALL PAGE 7 AS POST | SUMC HOLDS SERVICE OF CONFIRMATION £ | The Shavertown United Methodist Church family celebrated Pentecost Sunday, June 12 with a Service of Confirmation when nine youths of the church assumed the vows made on their be- half at their baptisms and officially joined the church. Mentors who shared in the weeks of preparation include Nancy Burkel, Nancy Dingman, Deb Kelleher, Steve Killian, Pam Langdon, Ge- arge Parrs, Frank Paczewski, Nancy Silvi and Royal Sutton. Shown here, from left, first row, are Katie Conrad, Courtney McCarthy, Amy Bolton. Second row, Mikey Shutlock, Donald Mi- chalisin, Mike Casey and Gregg Navestad. Back row, Rev. M. Lynn Snyder. Absent at the time of the photo were Ashley Kaleta and Thomas Ketchner. Memorial /honor books The following memorial/ honor books have been added to the shelves of the Back Mountain Memorial Library, 96 Huntsville Rd., Dallas for the month of June 2011: In memory of Gordon M. Fairchild, “Clarence Darrow: American Iconoclast” by An- drew Edmund Kersten, pre- sented by Marty and Elaine Murphy; “An Empire of Ice” by Edward Larson, presented by Marty and Elaine Murphy In memory of Alice McAn- drew, “Trees: The Balance of Life, The Beauty of Nature” by Pierre Lieutaghi, present- ed by Daniel and Karen Flan- nery - In memory of Jack H. Rob- bins, “The Etiquette Book” by Jodi R.R. Smith, presented by Daniel and Karen Flannery; “The Heart and the Seal” by Eric Greitens, presented by Michael and Mary Kay McHugh In memory of Aileen Dy- mond, “Dirr’s Hardy Trees and Shrubs” by Michael Dirr, presented by Finance and Credit Department of Inter- @ Industries; “One Sum- ier” by David Baldacci, pre- sented by Gertrude Flanagan; “Off the Record” by Dolores Gordon-Smith, presented by Joseph and Ellen Lehon; “Sis- ter” by Rosamund Lupton, presented by Joseph and El- len Lehon In memory of Freda Roskos, “Home Outside” by Julie Moir Messervy, presented by William and Carol Cragel; “Better Homes and Gardens Step-by-Step Landscaping,” presented by Ron and Betsy Balonis In memory of Margaret Kearney, “365 Thank Yous” by John Kralik, presented by Irene Blum In memory of Richard M. Ross, Jr., “Adapt: Why Suc- cess Always Starts With Fail- gemember loved ones ure” by Tim Harford, present- ed by Bill and Joanne Runner; “The Greater Journey” by Da- vid G. McCullough, presented by Sylvia and Bob Hughes; “Railroaded” by Richard White, presented by Sylvia and Bob Hughes In memory of Helen Krouse, “My Lucky Life In and Out of Show Business” by Dick Van Dyke, presented by Joan Fannick In memory of Duncan Whitehead, “Moonwalking with Einstein” by Joshua Foer, presented by Barbara J. Wall; “Millard Fillmore” by Paul Finkelman, presented by Kerry and Joann Freeman In memory of Gloria Craw- ford, “If You Ask Me” by Betty White, presented by Mary Whitby Mohr; “Nothing Daunted” by Dorothy Wicken- den, presented by Mary Whit- by Mohr In memory of Joseph J. Pe- terson, “Captain Cook” by Frank McLynn, presented by Peter and Mary T. McGrath; “The Floor of Heaven” by Ho- ward Blum, presented by Pe- ter and Mary T. McGrath; “The Churchills” by Mary S. Lovell, presented by Gordon and Jean McGilton In memory of Frank Cos- lett, “A Glorious Army” by Jeffry D. Wert, presented by Robert and Audrey A. Coslett The following large print books were donated in memo- ry of Mary S. Emmanuel and presented by David J. and Fay M. Emmanuel: “The Uncou- pling” by Meg Wolitzer, “The House on the Mountain” by Helen McCabe, “Instant Fam- ily” by Elisabeth Rose In memory of Maria There- se Alexander on her 12th birthday, “Cinderella Smith” by Stephanie Barden and “Tweak Tweak” by Eve Bunt- ing, presented by Mom, Dad and brother Scott [rem Shrine summer concert series begins July 10 at pavilion Illustrious Sir Mark D. Mettler, Potentate of Irem Shrine, an- unces its Summer Concert Se- >ries to be held at Irem Country Club, Dallas. The concerts have been an Irem tradition for over 60 years featuring Irem Shrine units and local talent. Held at the County Club Pavil- ion, the free concerts are held at 8 p.m. Sunday evenings. July 10 - Wyoming Valley Band, Irem’s annual Independence Day concert July 17 - The Legends, Music from the 50s and 60s July 24 - Seasoned Sounds, Big Band music July 31 - The Whery Family, Southern gospel music August 7 - Irem Chanters, an award-winning group August 14 - Orpheus Choral So- ciety, mixed chorus choral music August 21 - Wyoming Valley Barbershop Harmony Chorus, the Valley’s award-winning bar- bershop chorus August 28 - Irem String Band, an award-winning String Band VBS Vacation Bible School Fun Fair was held on June 24 at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ. Fran Confalik, a counselor at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ, gets a tank dunking during the Vacation Bible School party. Sarah Derhammer, of Pikes Creek, catches some fish in a play pond at the Sweet Valley Church of Christ Vacation Bible School. sa, CHARLOTTE BARTIZEK PHOTOS/ FOR THE DALLAS POST Children from the Sweet Valley Church of Christ sing praise songs during their Vacation Bible School party. ST. FRANCES CABRINI CONFIRMATION CLASS HONORED St. Frances Cabrini Church, Kingston Township recently celebrated confirmation with a special mass. The students had pre- pared for several years through attending religious education classes class and performing community service. Father Vincent Dang presented the students to the Most Rev. James C. Timlin, Bishop Emeritus, who bestowed this special sacrament of confirmation. From left, first row, are Andrew Macko, Daniel Sweeney, Michael Charney, Michael Manley, Amanda Schwerdtman, Sabrina Peters, Tiffany Zukosky, Rebecca Charney, Emily Bowen, Courtney Devens. Second row, Mrs. Maggie Hughes, Nathan Mikolosko, William Manley, James Peters, Justin Sweeney, Anthony Nyzio, Thomas Bachman, Rebecca Ford, Sydney Faux, Jessica Tomsak, Julie Baloh, Holly Banta Father Vincent H. Dang. Third row, Mrs. Flo Mociun, Gerald Bronsberg, Michael Smith, Brendan Baloh, Steven Darling, David Mallarkey, Paul Smith, Sean Cooper, Bishop James C. Timlin, Zachary Wishneski, Anna Lehane, Cierra Yonchik, Olivia Musto, Mrs. Madeline Perrone. CHURCH BRIEFS LIUM Church services set The Lehman-Idetown Unit- ed Methodist Church will hold its summer worship services at 10 a.m. for the months of July and August. The congregation will wel- come its new minister, Pastor Robert Ryder, to the pulpit today, July 3. Chicken and biscuits dinner planned A chicken and biscuits din- ner and bake sale will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sat- urday, July 9 at the Loyalville United Methodist Church. Cost is $8 for adults and $3.50 for children under the age of 12. Takeouts are available by calling 477-3521 and leaving a name, phone number, number of dinners requested and pick- up time. LIUMC plans VBS The Lehman- Idetown Unit- ed Methodist Church will host its annual Vacation Bible School from 9 to 11:30 a.m. July 11-15. The program is entitled “Treasure Quest” and will include Bible stories, crafts, treasure hunting, singing and snacks. VBS is free for children age 3 through sixth grade. A special service will be held at 10 a.m. on Sunday, July 17 to celebrate the week. For more information, con- tact Mandy Newman at 674- 9777. Pre-registration is not required but appreciated. TUMC Trustees plan barbeque The Trustees of the Trucks- ville United Methodist Church will hold a “Take-Out Only” Chicken BBQ from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, July 15. Orders may be picked up at the Dickson Educational Facil- ity on Church Road. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for children and may be ordered in advance by calling the church office at 696-3897 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday. Vendor space is $10 each and may be reserved by calling Kris at 477-3748.
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