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We are a United Methodist Church located in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. We are a welcoming community in the love and power of Jesus Christ. IMG_3742 IMG_3742 1/24 "Our mission is to make disciples for Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world." Welcome in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ! We're glad to have you come by to check out our website. We are a Bible-believing congregation that loves the Lord and has a heart for missions. We are excited to share with you the love of Christ and power of the Gospel. May the Lord richly bless you. Online Giving There are options to give your tithes and offering electronically: You can click the link to the right and it will take you to the online giving page; You can go to the menu bar above and choose the online giving button; or You can scan our Church's new QR code to the right and that will take you to the online giving page. Order of Worship Online Giving Sunday Morning Worship Live Stream Worship Service Videos Archive Clicking the link above, you will go to the LiveStream page. You will see a block similar to this in the upper left corner of the video window. If you click the down arrow, you will be able to access previous weeks' messages. THROUGH the BIBLE in a YEAR - 2026 We are reading the @YouVersion Bible App plan 'Eat this Book: One Year Bible with Daily Psalm'. You can check out the plan at: https://www.bible.com/en/reading-plans/206 . If you would like to be part of the church's join reading group, email the pastor at pastor@havenfirstumc.org and he will send you an invitation.

This page lists our service times and regularly scheduled ministry meetings. WORSHIP SCHEDULE This is a general schedule to be followed. Sundays 9:00 am 10:30 am Wednesdays 6:00 pm Saturdays 6:00 pm . Combined/Blended Worship Service - Live & Online Coffee House Style Worship in Fellowship Hall and Sunday School - Live Prayer Group Contemplative Worship

The information on this calendar is generally based on the information in the newsletter and Sunday bulletins. Therefore, this information is subject to change and may not be reflected within the calendar if changes are made by event organizers without notification to the Church Office. If you see any discrepancies and would like the information updated or have a new item to be submitted for the calendar, please contact the Webmaster .

This is our livestream of Sunday messages. CFC WORSHIP LIVE-STREAM Our prayer is that each of these messages will touch and bless each of you in some way. Order of Worship Online Giving Also Available On:

This page lists the volunteers for worship services and those serving throughout the week. Serving this week... (Sunday Service) Welcome & Announcements . Liturgists. Message. Organist/Pianist. Media Team. Music Team. Parish Nurse. Acolyte. Greeters/Ushers. Prayers of the People and the Lord's Prayer. Nursery. **Volunteers listed below are subject to change without notice** Ms. Ellen Marino. Ms. Ellen Marino. Rev. Dr. Christopher Fisher. Mrs. Cindy McClelland. Mr. Dwight Dros & Team. Praise Team. Mrs. Ann Moyer. Mrs. Julie Saunders. Mr. Bob Moyer and Mr. Randy Brensinger. Mrs. Lisi Fisher. Mrs. Kristy Kraft and . Flowers... April 26. In Memory of Kenneth Noecker - Ruth Noecker. Are you interested in sponsoring the altar flowers for a Sunday morning? If so, please contact the Church Office or sign-up on the 2026 Flower Calendar Poster on the bulletin board near Fellowship Hall. If the date you had in mind is already taken, please let the Church Office know as we are able to have two sponsors each Sunday. The flowers are yours to take home after the service(s). The cost is $25; checks payable to Christ Fellowship Church with the words "Altar Flowers" in the memo section of your check. Thank you for honoring or remembering a loved one with flowers. Weekly Prayer Vigil... Saturday Night Speakers... April 26 to May 2. May 3 to May 9. JoAnn Daum. Ruth Noecker. In the event of inclement weather, please call the Church Office to inquire about service cancellation. April 25. May 2. Doug Esposito. Pastor Chris.

This page shares announcements with planned events with days, times, contact, etc. Weekly Announcements These announcements are from the weekly bulletin and/or bi-monthly newsletter. You will find here information on regular announcements (i.e., signing up for newsletters, online giving) to special events scheduled. Please take some time to review these announcements. Prayer Opportunities | Prayer is such an important part of a church's life. FUMC offers many opportunities to strengthen your prayer life. Please check out our prayer ministry page . We offer prayer groups, a prayer chain, an intercessory prayer group, and many other opportunities to kneel before our Lord and Savior and share your burdens and worship and praise. For what other great nation has God so near to it as the Lord our God is whenever we call to him? ~Deuteronomy 4:7 (NRSV) Sunday Preaching Schedule (schedule may change without notice). Pastor Fisher preaching unless otherwise noted. Pastor Christopher Fisher (Individual message titles subject to change) May Communion Offering TBD April 26 - "Christ’s Power for Healing" Typical Sunday Schedule 9:00 AM Worship in the sanctuary 10:00 AM Fellowship in fellowship hall 10:30 AM Coffeehouse Worship for all ages 10:45 AM Sunday School for all ages Sunday, April 26, 2026 | 10:30 AM Since faith, fellowship & FUN go so well together, we've planned another church-wide FUN activity at 10:30 AM. Subs will be provided. Donations of potato/macaroni salad, fruits & veggies, potato chips/chips and desserts are appreciated. Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex. Johnathan Bond will provide our Worship Service on Sunday, July 19, 2026. Christ Fellowship Logo Hats There are Christ Fellowship Logo Hats available for purchase in the Narthex. They are $15.00/hat . Have you ever thought about visiting the Museum of the Bible in Washington DC, but the thought of driving there intimidates you enough to change your mind? Bus trip to the Museum of the Bible : Minimum of 30 people: cost would be $130.00/per person Includes: Admission & Washington Revelations show at the Museum. Dinner Buffet w/private dining for the group at Mountain Gate Family Restaurant in Thurmont, MD on the way home. Bus would leave CFC parking lot at 6:30 a.m. Museum arrival: 10:30 a.m. (drop off near museum’s main entrance) Depart museum: 4:00 p.m. Dinner @ Mountain Gate Family Restaurant Arrival @ CFC 8:30 p.m. Date: To Be Determined Interested in joining us? Please see Darlene Beers or submit your name, phone number and the number in your party on a slip of paper and place it in the Museum of the Bible box in the narthex. We will choose a date when we reach a minimum of 30 people; max is 56. For more information on the Museum, visit their website at www.museumofthebible.org . The MoMs Group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month. Tuesday Evenings | 6:00-7:15 PM For more information or if you have any questions, please contact April Bergen or call the Church Office at 570.385.3941. Methodist Women Events | We will continue to meet the second Tuesday of the month at 1:00 PM in Fellowship Hall unless otherwise announced. Our focus continues to be local mission work. All ladies are welcome. Please let us know of any ideas you have or issues that you would like more information. Looking for folks willing to fill the Sexton position as a substitute while Marcy is on vacation. Four nonconsecutive weeks, 10 - 12 hours per week, paid position If you are interested in helping or know of someone who may be interested while Marcy enjoys some much needed vacation time, please contact Linda Olsen or the church office. Ushers and greeters, communion servers, media center help, Sunday morning prayers, liturgists, Youth helpers. If you would like to serve in any one of these ways please contact the church office. You can serve weekly or monthly depending on how you would like to serve. Friendly faces are highly encouraged! Please prayerfully consider helping. Our faithful, long-serving 14-year-old "SCAG Cheetah" zero turn mower soon needs replacement. To keep our church grounds safe, welcoming, and properly maintained for Sunday services and community events, we urgently need to purchase a new "Cheetah II". Our goal is to raise $12,000. A new mower will save us on repair costs and allow us to continue keeping our outdoor space a peaceful sanctuary for all. We plan to trade in the existing mower. However, if you are interested in purchasing it then please contact the office to make arrangements for you to inspect the current mower. We are also replacing the 45-year-old water fountains with modern ultra filter "Elkay" units similar to the picture below on both levels. The cost is approximately $8,000. Donations can be made via Online Giving, Cash, or Check. Thank you for your continued support and generosity. Requests for Prayer | 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 all those in the hospital, in mourning, and listed in the weekly bulletin in your prayers. Website Prayer Request Page: You may also submit a prayer request by accessing our prayer request page. Weekly Prayer Ministry | Wednesdays at 6 PM Our Prayer Ministry will also continue to run every day of the week with prayer partners meeting for one hour a day with a one-week-at-a time commitment. Please sign up in pairs to pray for one hour a day during your week for the Kingdom of God to come more fully in our church and our community and beyond. We will continue to promote the prayer team ministry on Sunday mornings with the prayer clipboard circulated periodically. Please join us as we seek God together! Next Community Lunch is May 9 at 12:00 PM All are welcome to share this time of fellowship. If you would like to sponsor a C ommunity Lunch, please contact the Church Office at 570.385.3941 for contact information regarding available dates. Men's Breakfast | May 16 at 8:00 AM For more information, please contact the Church Office at 570.385.3941. There are times when things are not going well for each of us, perhaps we ourselves are sick, perhaps there are loved ones who are sick or hurting, maybe there is a family emergency or crisis, during these times you don't need to be alone. Our Pastors, Minister of Visitation, or even our Lay Leader would be very happy to come and visit with you. Before you reach a place where you feel alone and that no one cares, please call the Church Office and let the office staff know that you are in need of a visit. The message will be passed along quietly to the Pastors and a time for a personal visit can be arranged. Others of us tend to prefer to weather these times quietly and by ourselves; if that is you, please be aware that there is a Prayer Ministry team that is willing to intercede and pray for you. You can access the Prayer Ministry through the website, by calling the church office, or prayer chain . Most importantly, remember that you have a church family that is willing to walk along side of you at all times. Also, please know that you don't need to be a Pastor or Lay Leader to visit and care for your Brothers and Sisters in Christ. You can visit our homebound members. If you enjoy getting to know new people and would like to spend some time with members of our First Church family that can no longer make it to church on a Sunday morning, please call the Church office or simply put a note in the offering plate and someone will contact you. Thank you for taking the time to spend a few minutes sharing the love of Jesus with our members who can no longer come to church! Did you know…? CFC saves Redner’s receipts Do you shop at Redner’s? If so, do you have a Save‑A‑Tape /Pump Perks/Rewards Card? CFC participates in the Redner’s 1% Save‑A‑Tape program. Remember to use your Redner’s Save‑A‑Tape/Pump Perks/Rewards Card and put your entire receipt (must include their message "Visit us at www.rednersmarkets.com " at the bottom for it be valid) in the wooden box on the shelf in the corner of the narthex marked Redner’s receipts. By using your rewards card each time you purchase merchandise (excludes, fuel purchases and items controlled by the federal or state government such as tax, milk, and tobacco products) at Redner’s Warehouse Markets, your receipt will be designated as a 1% Save‑A‑Tape customer receipt with a Save‑A‑Tape total printed on the receipt. Receipts that have been highlighted or written on are not eligible, so please do not mark or circle the receipts. Participating in the 1% Save‑A‑Tape program does not exclude your ability to receive gas points, etc. If you don’t already have a rewards card, you can pick one up at any Redner’s locations. The card is free and you DO NOT HAVE TO GIVE ANY PERSONAL INFORMATION to receive the card. Your name is not on any mailing list if you request a card. Our church gets 1% of the total of all receipts. For example, if the receipts total $5,000, we would get $50 to be put towards Christian Ed. Please consider participating in this easy program.

This page provides a link to another website - The Upper Room - a devotional. THE UPPER ROOM The Upper Room is a daily devotion which has meditations with the Bible as the cornerstone for and measure of faithful living. All the meditations reflect the belief that God wills only good for each of us and that God calls us to lives of love, forgiveness, and service to others, according to the example of Christ. Click here for The Upper Room.

Provides information on the Men's and Women's groups. MEN'S AND WOMEN'S GROUPS Men's Breakfast Group A fellowship opportunity open to all Christian men in the community. Meets the third Saturday each month at 8:00 am for inspiration, study, and fellowship. Methodist Women Methodist Women's Ministries formerly known as United Methodist women is a group whose goal is to show the love of Christ through its giving to local and national mission projects and doing hands-on mission work for the local community. Time is spent learning about social justice issues then walking the talk by raising money to aid those in need. The group also does various collections for local missions.

This page is providing highlights of the Alpha Course... it's designed to learn, share explore faith and life within a Small Group environment of fellow seekers. What is Alpha? Alpha is an extended conversation in a weekly group study on the meaning of life and the Christian faith. Participants take part in a meal and fellowship, followed by a video presentation and small group discussion opportunity. Originally presented in-church as a new members class, Alpha was shared with the community starting Spring of 2023 in town and again Fall 2023 in the church's Fellowship Hall. The last completed Alpha series took place during Fall 2024 in the church's Fellowship Hall, Fall 2024 , from Sunday, September 8th, through Sunday, December 8th from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM. The program, narrated by Nicky Gumbel, was viewed by participants from the church's congregation as well as those interested from our community. The special Alpha Day Away took place on Saturday, October 26th, at the Church of the Good Samaritan in Paoli, the same place visited during last year's Day Away . Fall 2025 : This year's 12-week Alpha series began Sunday, September 14th, in the church's Fellowship Hall. The program starts with a luncheon and fellowship, followed by an Alpha video and discussion. Who is invited? All who are interested in learning more about faith in Jesus Christ are welcome to attend. (Childcare will be provided) How can I help? Assistance is welcomed in the following areas: Prayer Team, Hospitality, Table Leaders, Kitchen Help, Food Prep. (dinner menu) , Setup & Cleanup, Help with Childcare Team How do I sign up or ask questions? contact the church office at 570-385-3941. 09/20/25

This is the page that will provide information on where to find our live-stream services and how to request copies of past messages from the archives. MESSAGES Streamed Recordings Beginning March 22, 2020, CFC started to live-stream the worship services. These streamed services can be found through the website , through our Facebook page , on YouTube , or Vimeo . Podcasts We offer an archived library of podcasts from our regular weekly and holiday services prior to March 22, 2020, in two formats: (1) contains just the scripture and message or (2) if your preference is to listen to the entire worship service (announcements, music, prayers, etc.), please contact the Church Office at 570.385.3941 or send an email to office@havenfirstumc.org to request a copy of the service on CD. Our prayer is that each of these messages will touch and bless each of you in some way.

This will provide information on Sunday School classes and/or Small Groups that meet on a Sunday morning or throughout the week. SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITIES (updated 2/21/21) FUMC promotes participation in Small Groups as a way to meet other Christians, participate in shared interests, support each other's needs, and build lasting friendships in a one-on-one setting with limited attendance. During the COVID-19 environment, we need the support of others and the ability to communicate with those of common interest. In the current environment, our Groups are in-person, virtual (highlighted in this listing), or blended (in-person and virtual). If you would like to start a new Small Group, please contact the church office at 570.385.3941 for more information. If you have an interest in joining one of the Groups below, contact the leader through the contact form below. LIFE IN ACTION GROUPS RECOMMENDED READINGS The books listed below have been reviewed by the Discipleship Council and are recommended for the Life in Action Groups to use as a guide in their mission to create disciples in response to Jesus' command in Matthew 28:19a. These books are generally available at www.christianbook.com and through other providers. Discipleship Plan Components Component 1 - Experience God "A Firm Foundation" by Wesleyan Covenant Association Hope and Vision for a new Methodist Future "Alpha Course" by Nicky Gumbel Creating space to explore life, faith, and meaning "Healing" by Francis MacNutt Provides a context within which to understand healing Component 2 - Follow the Lord Jesus Daily Devotions Component 3 - Share Life Together "The Class Meeting" by Kevin M. Watson A fresh new guide to the theory and practice of the Wesley class meeting "The Band Meeting" by Kevin M. Watson & Scott Kisker Demonstrates that the band meeting is not merely another church program Component 4 - Serve the Body of Christ "Healing" by Francis MacNutt Provides a context within which to understand healing Component 5 - Invest in Others "The Starfish Movement" by Dan Grider Shows how to fully engage with the original Movement that Jesus launched (suggested reading for leaders of Small Groups) "Crucial Conversations" by Dan Grider Draws our attention to those defining moments that literally shape our lives, our relationships, and our world

Welcome! We're so glad you're here! We understand that children & youth are not only the future, but also the present of the church. As such, children & youth are warmly welcomed into the Christ Fellowship family and invited to participate in a variety of programs to guide them in their faith to know Jesus as Lord & Savior. Children, Youth & Family Ministry at Christ Fellowship is embodied in FX—short for Family eXperience. We believe that parents have the greatest influence on their children's spiritual growth, but we also recognize they can't do it alone. That's why FX exists: to partner with families in building lifelong disciples for Jesus. FX is a dynamic environment where both parents and kids engage with essential truths about faith, family, and friendship. From Praise Packs, allowing children to worship alongside their parents, to MoMs—a small group dedicated to mothers and their little ones, to our senior high youth programs, FX offers a holistic discipleship experience that strengthens both families' relationship with God and each other. Want to learn more about your specific age group? Click on the buttons below. NURSERY CHILDREN YOUTH To learn more about children's ministry at FUMC of Schuylkill Haven, please contact our Church Office at 570.385.3941 or email office@havenfirstumc.org,