We're glad to have you come by to check out our web site.  The First United Methodist Church of Schuylkill Haven is centrally located in Schuylkill County, on the west end of Schuylkill Haven.  We are a Bible-believing congregation that loves the Lord and has a heart for missions.  If we haven't had the opportunity of meeting you, we're eager to do so.  We're excited to share with you the marvelous ways God is working in our church.

It won't take you long to discover that this is truly a family, rich in relationships.  Growing together, we worship, we serve, we laugh, we cry, we learn, and reach out to others with life-transforming truth.

We'd love for you to come and worship with us!  May the Lord richly bless you.

In Christ,

Pastor Chris Fisher
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It is with sadness we note the passing of our minister of visitation, Henry Burden, on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at 12:15 a.m. in the Reading Hospital, where he was a patient since Monday, February 22.  Our deepest sympathies and prayers are extended to his wife, Maria, and the entire family.  Services will be held on Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in Salem-Berne UM Church, 292 Salem Church Road, Hamburg (Tilden Township), with the Rev. Joseph L. Wenrich officiating.  Burial will be in Salem-Berne UB Cemetery, Tilden Township.  A viewing will be held in the church Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.    In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be sent to Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 65 S. Fourth St., Hamburg, PA  19562 to help with final expenses.  
                A complete obituary can be viewed at:
 http://www.legacy.com/ReadingEagle/Obituaries.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=140187221.  

Members in the Hospital:  Please remember to call the church office if you know of members in the hospital or if you are going to be in the hospital.  A visit from our Pastor or visitation team can be arranged.  Please continue to remember those in the hospital in your prayers.

Member(s) in the hospital this week:    Millie Reed                                       
                                                              

Sunday School Classes:  Sunday School Classes are held for children and adults.  Winter Adult classes include:
     .   Christian Chat Corner     
     .   Bible Study on Angels  (with Tom Reed)     
     .   Marriage Enrichment (with the Manevals & the Housels)
     .   Spiritual Gifts Class (with Jean Twardzik) 

Looking for a way to help out, now and throughout the year?
volunteer to:
-- sing with the Choir;  serve as a Sunday Greeter/Usher; help out at the monthly Vineyard food pantry and/or Angel Food Ministries; share time with other Christians as a Sunday School Teacher/Helper; prepare for monthly communion as a Steward or Server; Join Youth Group activities as a Chaperone; join a  Small Group--be a Leader; serve coffee in Fellowship Hall; help decorate the church; produce and/or present Slides at Worship Service(s); help out with little ones, Sunday, in the Nursery. 
                                (contact the office to get involved)

Community Luncheon:  The luncheon will be held this month on Saturday, March 13, at 12:00 noon.  All who want to share in a meal and fellowship are welcome to attend.

Christian Education Help Wanted:  Teachers and teachers' assistants are needed to help make our Sunday School program a success!  To become involved, contact April Bergen at 570-739-1606.

Angel Food Ministry Orders:   General information, history, order/delivery deadlines, as well as monthly menus, are shown in the "Angel Food Ministries" section under "Ministries" on the top bar of this website.  Orders may be placed online, in person when orders are taken, or by mail.  Contact the church office for further details. 

Youth Praise Band:  Please contact Elaine Maneval or Samantha Moyer for more information.

Bible Study with Pastor Burns and Ruth Brodhead:  continues at the Brodhead home. 

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Desperate Need in Haiti: 
One way to provide aid for the victims of the earthquake in Haiti is through The United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR).  If you feel led to support this assistance, 

your check can be made out to:     The First United Methodist Church 
the memo area should read:  Advance #418325 Haiti Disaster.  

The check can be left in the church office or placed in an offering plate.