REVIEW OF Winter ACTIVITIES

FILLING THE PULPIT.   Over Advent, elders of our church took the lead in the worship services.  In January, we were thankful to have Jeff Keilman and the Executive Presbyter Rev. Skip Noftzger fill the pulpit.  Since February, Rev. Bryan Powell has fill the pulpit consistently for us.  In March we were blessed to hear from the Director of Pine Springs Camp as well.

GIRLS' RETREAT.  Another Girls' Retreat was held.  We watched a movie, sang karoake most of the night, and created our elves.  The girls made their own personal pizzas (although most did not look like pizzas).  They woke up and had breakfast and even more karoake!  Thanks to Mary Jeanne Davis and Bonnie Hill for helping with the girls!  Enjoy our slideshow to the right of our elves.

CHRISTMAS PROGRAM.  Session brought the Christmas Program back and the Women's Association provided refreshments after.  It was a joyous music-filled program with a meaningful message.  The choir was back with old friends and new ones.  We thank Sarah Kirsch and her family for helping with the program.

​NEW HYMNALS.  Forty new hymnals were purchased for church.  Most were sponsored by the congregation and friends.  There is a large mix of old hymns as well as new.  We've been trying our hand at learning new songs.  The last hymnal was over 60+ years old.  
Pastor Nominating Committee.  The PNC met in January with representatives from the Presbytery to begin the search for a new minister for our churches.  We are thankful to them for providing us with information about the process and what needs to be done.
 So Far This Spring...
JOINT SERVICES WITH EBENSBURG.  During Holy Week Colver and Ebensburg Presbyterian Church took turns hosting services.  The beautiful Maundy Thursday Service was held at the Ebensburg Church, and the most thoughtful Good Friday Service was held here at Colver.  Below are pictures from the Good Friday Service.

Mini Food Pantry
The Church has received some calls from people who live in Colver that are having a tough time making a go of things every once in awhile.  The Session has decided to collect non-perishable food items and have them in the kitchen ready to go should anyone need some help.  We want to be ready for the calls when asked, "We don't have food right now.  Any chance you can help?"  We want to be confident in saying YES!
Downloads and Links
 We're also providing you a link to a song on YouTube that you may find helpful, or uplifting.  We'll call it our musical message.