PRESIDENT
Rev. Kerry R. Ritts
723 Preston Lane
Hatboro, PA 19040-2321
Home Phone: (215) 675-2639
Office Phone: (215) 672-1576
revkrr@aol.com
TREASURER
Mr. Raymond C. Baldwin
18409 Mill Run Ct.
Leesburg, VA 20176-4583
Home Phone: (703) 669-2496
RBaldwin32@aol.com
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CONFERENCE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
The number in [ ] indicates the term expiration date. The number in ( ) indicates the number of terms held.
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL: President: Rev. Kerry R. Ritts [07](1); Vice President: Rev. Reginald H.
Thomas [07] (1); Treasurer: Mr. Raymond C. Baldwin [05](7); General Secretary: Rev. David S.
Allen [05](1); Recording Secretary: Rev. Allan Rupert [07](2).
ARCHIVES AND HISTORY COMMISSION: Chairman: Rev. William H. Fudge; Rev. Robert Smith; Mr. Henry Hicks.
BOARD OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES: President: Rev. Kenneth K. Smith [09](2); Vice President: Mrs.
Janice Brinker [07](1); Secretary/Treasurer: Rev. Robert Priest, Jr.[05](1); Mrs. Ruth Ann Jordan[09](2); Rev.
Dennis Frantz[05](0); Mrs. Josefina Estevez[05](0); Mrs. Jennifer Brudnicki [09](1); Rev. Dr. K. Gene
Carroll [07](0); Conference President: Rev. Kerry R. Ritts.
BUDGET COMMITTEE: Chairman: Mr. Raymond C. Baldwin; Rev. James Johnson; Rev. Gale Morris; Mr. James
Regan; Conference President: Rev. Kerry R. Ritts.
CONFERENCE TRUSTEE BOARD: President: Rev. Reginald H. Thomas[10](2); Vice President: Rev. Thomas
Wambach[06](2); Secretary/Treasurer: Mr. Ross Walton[06](3); Mr. David Wildoner[08](1); Mrs. Nancy
Cunningham[08](1); Mr. Gordon Ten Brink[10](2); Rev. Horace Clayton [06](2); Conference President: Rev. Kerry R.
Ritts.
GENERAL COMMITTEE: Executive Council; District Superintendents; Mrs. Sandy Acornley; Mrs. Vera DePue; Mrs. Betty Antion; Dr. Paul Lueck; Mr. Anthony Custodio; Mrs. Shirley Malanowski; Miss Jane Carns; Mrs. Nancy Donigian; Miss Ruth Hughes; Mr. Art Burton; Mrs. Ruth Issac; Rev. Alvin Reese.
INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD: Director: Rev. Fred Jeffrey[06](1); President: Mr. Richard
Clemson [10](3); Treasurer: Mr. Gordon TenBrink [10](1); Secretary: Mrs. Josefina Estevez[08](1); Mrs. Lois Mitchel[10](2); Dr. Robert Schroeder[06](1); Rev. Robert Gill[06](1); Rev. David Malanowski[08](0); Rev. Gale Morris[10](3); Rev. Luis David Rodriguez[08](1); Rev. Rodney Hall[06](0); Mrs. Debbie Coates[10](1); Women's Ministries Coordinator; Mrs. Sue Kidd; Conference
President: Rev. Kerry R. Ritts.
INVESTMENT FOUNDATION: Chairman: Mr. Ross Walton[08]; Vice Chairman: Mrs. Ruth Ann
Mason[05]; Secretary/Treasurer: Mrs. Thelma Fudge[05]; Rev. James Johnson[07]; Rev. William H. Fudge[05]; Mrs.
Carol Washick[07]; Mr. Carl Myers[08]; Conference President: Rev. Kerry R. Ritts.
LEGISLATION COMMMITTEE: Chairman: Rev. Kenneth K. Smith[07]; Mr. Charles Sims[07]; Mrs. Carol
Washick[07]; Rev. Kyle Gildner [07]; Conference President: Rev. Kerry R. Ritts.
NATIONAL MISSION BOARD: Director: Rev. Fred Perkins [08](1); Treasurer: Rev. Richard
Lewis [10](1); Recording Secretary: Mrs. Ruth Ann Jordan[08](2); Church Revitalization Coordinator: Rev. Marty Garms[06](2); Rev. George Kropp[08](2); Rev. Andrew Jerome[04](2); Mr. Rolando Rodriguez[10](1); Mrs. Audrey Walton[06](1); Conference President: Rev. Kerry R. Ritts.
NOMINATING COMMITTEE: Chairman: Mrs. Nancy Gustas[05](2). NJG200@aol.com – 200 Franklin St, Plymouth, PA 18651-1050.
PARLIAMENTARIAN: Rev. Frank Hrabak.
POCONO MOUNTAIN BIBLE CONFERENCE: President: Mr. Ron Dye[06](1); Vice President: Rev. Dennis
Frantz[10](2); Acting Treasurer: Rev. Robert Priest, Jr.[06](2); Secretary: Rev. Kyle Gildner[08](1); Mrs. Donna
Garms[10](2); Mr. Mike Griffiths[06](0); Mr. Jim Regan[08](0); Rev. Robert Smith[10](1); Rev. Marty Garms[06](2); Mr. Richard Clemson[10](1); Director: Rev. John Stange, IV [08](1); Director Emeritus: Rev. Eugene Martin; Camp Mom Emeritus: Mrs. JoAnn Martin;Conference President: Rev. Kerry
R. Ritts.
PREACHER'S PENSION FUND & HEALTH INSURANCE FUND: President: Rev. Jeffrey Sweigart [06](1); Vice
President: Rev. Andrew Jerome [06](0); Secretary: Mr. Thomas Kopsie[10](2); Rev.
Horace Clayton [08](1); Mr. Dennis Handley[08](1); Rev. William Turner[04](2); Rev. Tom Wambach[06](1); Mr. Art Berton[10](1); Rev. Ron Perry[10](1); Plan Administrator: Rev. Norman Beck; Conference President: Rev. Kerry R. Ritts.
SALARY COMMITTEE: Chairman: Rev. Norman Beck; Mr. Raymond C. Baldwin; Dr. Robert Schroeder; Mrs. Betty
Antion.
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY & EXAMINING COMMITTEE: President: Rev. David S. Allen[06](1); Vice President: Rev. Frank Hrabak[06](0); Secretary/Treasurer: Rev. Allan Rupert[10](1); Rev. Reginald H. Thomas[08](1); Rev. William Brendley[10](1); Rev. James Johnson[08](0); Hispanic Coordinator: Rev. Luis Estevez[10](1) Conference
President: Rev. Kerry R. Ritts.
WOMEN'S MISSIONARY MINISTRIES: Director: Mrs. Sue Kidd [08](1). dkidd@stny.rr.com
WY-VAL BOARD: President, Wy-Val: Rev. Norman Beck[08](2); Vice President: Rev. Neal Smith[08](2); Secretary/Treasurer: Rev. Marty Garms[08](2); Mr. Charles Sims[08](1); Mr. Jim Regan[08](0); Mr. Malcolm Shuler[08](2); Mrs. Sheila Wildoner[08](2); Mrs. Nancy Gustas[08](0); Conference President: Rev. Kerry R. Ritts.
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SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS
BIBLE STATEMENT(2004): Rev. Jesse Fisher.
CHAPLAINS COMMISSION: Rev. K. Gene Carroll.
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LAY DELEGATES (2004 Conference)
WYOMING DISTRICT: Almira Griffiths; Nancy Gustas; Barbara Ferguson; Al Williams, Jr.; Ruth Gobla; Malcolm Shuler; Sandy Acornley; Art Berton; George Pearage; Kathy Regan; Carol Washick; Ruth Reitz; Ruth Hughes; Susan Sherman; Yokasta Jimenez; Daniel Hoover.
SCHUYLKILL DISTRICT: Janice Brinker; John Culbert, Sr.; Ruth Ann Jordan; Kathleen Gablick; Sandra J. Gablick; Patricia Albright; Margaret Reed; Lorraine Schlimm; Vera DePue; Norman Rothrock; LeRoy Mock; H. Lynn Martin; Ruth Ann Mason.
PITTSBURGH DISTRICT: Audrey Walton; Paulette Grenesko; Ruth Isaac; Christa Handley; Manuela Moriarty; Nancy Rowe; Sandy Choban; Jacqueline Deutsch; Dan Segool; Betty Antion; Scott Kolesar; Judy Martin; Raymond Majors; Jim Trimble; Duane Stiner.
WESTERN DISTRICT: Doris Lewis; Dorothy Spike; Robert Schroeder; Donna Masartis; Dr. Paul Lueck; Robert Bennett; Jane Carns; Nancy Cunningham; Diane Pearce.
EASTERN DISTRICT: Ann Clayton; Karen Conway; Dana Hansen; Tony Custodio; Nancy Donigian; Jane Greer; Alexina Turner; Adolfo Terrero; Cecilio German; Kathy Gonzalez.
SOUTHERN DISTRICT: Lennie Lafosse; Lenile Sargent; Shirley Malanowski.
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SUPERINTENDENT |
2005 CONFERENCE |
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Wyoming: |
Rev. Norman Beck[05](2) |
Parsons (4/5) |
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Schuylkill: |
Rev. Robert Priest[07](2) |
Hatboro (4/9) |
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Pittsburgh: |
Rev. Bernard Murphy[08](1) |
Streetsboro (4/2) |
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Western: |
Rev. A. Russell Masartis[08](1) |
Benton (4/9) |
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Eastern: |
Rev. Luis Estevez[05](1) |
Matthews (4/2) |
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Southern: |
Rev. Fred Perkins[07](2) |
Kathleen (4/2) |
2005 Conference Sessions: May 10-13, 2005
at Sandy Cove Bible Conference
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STATEMENTS OF POLICY
In matters of policy, pastors are amenable to our District and Annual Conferences. However, due to the varied means of a
pastor's remuneration and our itinerant system we recognize each pastor as self-employed. This has been the policy of
our denomination.
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Praying in Jesus’ Name:
Inasmuch as Jesus said, “Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive and your joy will
be made complete”, we as the Primitive Methodist Church in the United States of America believe that we should pray in
Jesus’ name.
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SPECIAL EMPHASIS OFFERINGS
February: American Bible Society
June: Pocono Mountain Bible Conference
September: Education Fund
November: National Association of Evangelicals
Christian Life in Action
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CONFERENCE OBLIGATIONS
CONFERENCE DUES: 2005-$6.00 per member plus 3.4% of total income.
P.P.F.: The 6% P.P.F. assessment is based upon the base salary and car allowance of the pastor and is a Conference obligation. Each church or circuit is obligated to pay at least 6% of a minimum Student or Supply Pastor salary scale and car allowance whether being currently served or not. The minimum Salary is set forth by the Conference and is stated in the Yearbook. This 6% PPF assessment is not to be considered part of a pastor's benefit package.
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CONFERENCE FUND TREASURERS
[Please send designated funds to the following treasurers.]
AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY: Rev. Norman Beck,
130 S. Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-5834
revneb@aol.com
BOARD OF CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES: Rev. Robert Priest, Jr.,
104 Crump Rd., Lionville, PA 19353-1510
rgpriest@att.net; pastorbob@lcmchurch.org.
COMMITTEE ON YOUTH MINISTRIES: Rev. John Stange IV,
55 Cherry St., Plymouth, PA 18651-2336 570-779-4838
johnstange@adelphia.net www.pmyouth.com
CONFERENCE TREASURER:Mr. Raymond C. Baldwin,
18409 Mill Run Ct., Leesburg, VA 20176-4583 703-669-2496
Rbaldwin32@aol.com
CONFERENCE TRUSTEE BOARD: Mr. Ross F. Walton, Jr.,
8531 Pennsylvania Ave., North Huntingdon, PA 15642-2721;
Home Phone: 724 863-2388; FAX: 724 864-1711
r711w@aol.com
FLOWER FUND:Mrs. Thelma Fudge,
85 Austin Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705-2601 570-822-6246
PMIFThelmafudge@aol.com
INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD:Mr. Gordon Ten Brink,
35512 Chester Dr., Zephyrhills, FL 33541-4618 813-782-9138
tenbrink@gbronline.com
INVESTMENT FOUNDATION:Mrs. Thelma Fudge,
85 Austin Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705-2601
PMIFthelmafudge@aol.com
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EVANGELICALS:Mrs. Ruth Ann Mason,
401 Merion Dr., Newtown, PA 18940-1610 215-968-4115
NATIONAL MISSION BOARD:Rev. Richard Lewis,
N1037 Lake Dr., Edgerton, WI 53534-9103 608-884-8138
pmshepherd62@hotmail.com
POCONO MOUNTAIN BIBLE CONFERENCE:Acting Director: Rev. Robert Priest, Jr.,
104 Crump Road, Exton, PA 19341-1510 610-363-1013
Director: Rev. John Stange IV, www.camppmbc.com, 570-842-9746.
PREACHER'S PENSION FUND:Rev. Norman Beck,
130 S. Sherman St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-5834 570-822-4383
revneb@aol.com
Secretary: Mr. Thomas Kopsie,
3147 Colony Ln, Plymouth, PA 19462-1928
SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY:Rev. Allan Rupert,
207 Whitmore Ave, Mayfield, PA 18433-1738 570-876-2234
jermynpmc@msn.com
TRAVEL FUND: Rev. Alvin Reese,
20 Sam Brooke Circle, Lehighton, PA 18235-4219 570-386-5090
areese@losch.net
WOMEN'S MISSIONARY MINISTRIES:Mrs. Sue Kidd,
219 Hudson St, Johnson City, NY 13790-2503 607-797-1120
dkidd@stny.rr.com
WORLD RELIEF:Mrs. Ruth Ann Mason,
401 Merion Dr., Newtown, PA 18940-1610 215-968-4115
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SPECIAL ADDRESSES
THE CONFERENCE OFFICE
Rev. Kerry R. Ritts
723 Preston Lane
Hatboro, PA 19040-2321
Phone: 215-675-2639
e-mail: revkrr@aol.com
POCONO MTN. BIBLE CONFERENCE
HRC 1, Box #87
Gouldsboro, PA 18424-0087
Phone: 570-842-9746
Cell: 570-498-7679
FAX: 570-842-4276
Rev. John N. Stange IV, Director
www.camppmbc.com
jnstange@verizon.net
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STATISTICAL SUMMARY
January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003
Church Adult Membership (1/1/03): 4,173
Received: 259
Deleted: 308
Adult Membership (12/31/03): 4,124
Junior Membership: 356
Average Church Attendance: 51.12
Conversions Reported 298
Total Churches: 79
Sunday School Membership (1/1/03): 2,829
Received: 254
Deleted: 330
Membership (12/31/03): 2,737
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Revenue Raised: |
$ 4,818,375 |
Total Expenses: |
$ 4,911,970 |
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Missions: |
$ 670,829 |
Debt Reduction: |
$ 119,753 |
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Major Improvements: |
$ 276,422 |
Total Assets: |
$40,563,678 |
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Outstanding Debt: |
$ 719,622 |
Net Worth: |
$39,844,056 |
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MINIMUM SALARY SCALE FOR MINISTERS
Effective June 1, 2004
Student or Supply Pastors: $18,800
Ordained Elder: $20,200
Effective June 1, 2005
Student or Supply Pastors: $19,800
Ordained Elder: $21,200
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MINISTERIAL DIRECTORY
Listed are the names, churches, addresses and telephone numbers of the ministers. The next to last column is the years
served at the present charge. The last column is the year admitted to the Conference as a Student Minister or by
credentials, and entrance to the Preacher's Pension Fund. Where two telephone numbers are listed, the first is the
home and the second is the church. The first name of the Pastor's wife is listed also. Where applicable an e-mail
address is included.
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ORDAINED ELDERS
Allen, Jr., Rev. David. B.S., --Renè. (Lawrence St.) 11 1983
1199 Lawrence St., Lowell, MA. 01852-5526
978-453-2052
978-458-2784
pahson@earthlink.net Cell:978-337-3086
Beck, Rev. Brian. B.S. – Christine (Streator) 4 2001
1018 N. Wasson St., Streator, IL 61364-1552
815-672-2650
pastorbrian@pastors.com
Beck, Rev. Norman. B.A. --Bonnie. (Wilkes-Barre 1st) 33 1968
130 S. Sherman St. Wilkes-Barre, PA. 18702-5834
570-822-4383
REVNEB@aol.com revneb@pastors.com
Blanco, Rev. Rafael, --Lucrecia (Brooklyn) 1 2000
51A Swan St., Lawrence, MA 01841-1210
978-258-4117
Carroll, Rev. K. Gene. B.A.; M.Div; Ph.D. --Marge. (Wilkes-Barre Parsons)
17 1965
223 Austin Ave. Wilkes-Barre, PA. 18705-3121
570-822-6909
570-823-0345
genecarroll@netzero.net
k_gene_carroll@yahoo.com www.geocities.com/k_gene_carroll
Clayton, Rev. Horace.--Ann. (Matthews) 3 1997
128 Gorham St, E. Chelmsford, MA 01824-3220
978-453-8732
978-458-6775
Haclayton@aol.com
Conway, Rev. Wayne. B.A.--Karen. (Tiverton) 14 1988
401-624-6444
14 Oak Tree Ave. Tiverton, R.I. 02878-1626
Cruz, Rev. Samuel. – Violeta. (Light & Hope) 14 1993
149 Summit St., Pawtucket, RI 02862-4351
401-722-4696
samuelcruz2001@yahoo.com
Church: 145 Summit St., Pawtucket, RI 02862-4351
Estevez, Rev. Luis. --Josefina. (Home Builders) 6 1995
10 Haigh Avenue, Salem, NH 03079-4231
603-458-1181
ljestevez@comcast.net
Frantz, Rev. Dennis--Paula. M.A. (Mayfair Community) 8 1997
3539 Oakmont St. Philadelphia, PA. 19136-3520
215-338-5603
215-331-7500
Frevdlf@cs.com
Church web page: www.forministry.com/19136mpfp
Garms, Rev. Marty B.A., M. Div. --Donna. (East End) 13 1987
79 Laurel St. Wilkes-Barre, PA. 18702-5434
570-822-6992
570-825-9512
Mjgarms@msn.com
Gildner, Rev. Kyle. B.S., M. Div. (Nanticoke) 11 1994
101 E. Church St. Nanticoke, PA. 18634-2406
570-735-2726
570-735-4424
pastorgildner@aol.com
Gill, Rev. Robert. B.A. --Susan. (Strongsville) 1 1982
Parsonage: 11483 Pearl Road, Strongsville, OH 44136-3315
330-758-2282
440-238-9809
Cell: 330-720-7079
Glendenning, Rev. Paul – Roberta (Platteville/Big Patch) 1 2002
750 Madison St, Platteville, WI 53818-1632
608-348-3410
608-348-3310
paulbobbie@yahoo.com
Hall, Rev. Rodney. --Judy (Tamaqua) 1 1996
57 Hunter St., Tamaqua, PA 18252-1938
570-668-2191
570-668-1899
PASTORHALL@aol.com
Hrabak, Rev. Frank L. B.S. --Bonnie. (Levittown) 14 1984
1122 Frosty Hollow Rd. Langhorne, PA 19047-5719
215-757-3049
215-752-8965
Jeffrey, Rev. Fred A. B.A. --Linda. (Cumberland Community) 25 1976
33 W. Barrows St. Cumberland, RI 02864-7404
401-722-7365
fjeffrey@juno.com
Jerome, Rev. Andrew.ATS – Michaelene(mjerome@isp.com) (Houtzdale-New Hope Christian Fellowship) 6 2001
180 4th St., Houtzdale, PA 16651-9650
814-378-5150
pastorandy@isp.com
Johnson, Rev. James G. -Carol. (Dickson City) 34 1967
516 Jackson St. Dickson City, PA 18519-1435
570-489-3452
Church website: http://members.aol.com/DCPM/index.html
Kidd, Rev. Donald. B.S. – Sue (Johnson City) 2 1988
219 Hudson St., Johnson City, NY 13790-2503
607-797-1120
607-729-0014
dkidd@stny.rr.com
Kropp, Rev. George. B.A.; M.Div. --Carol. (Laurel Run) 6 1978
3861 Laurel Run Rd., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18706-9701
570-823-1982
Gkroppfamily@aol.com
Lewis, Rev. Richard B. --Doris. (Albion Prairie/Busseyville) 35 1962
N1037 Lake Dr. Edgerton, WI 53534-9103
608-884-8138
pmshepherd62@hotmail.com
Malanowski, Rev. David. B.A. --Shirley. (Kathleen) 13 1977
Parsonage: 7410 Willow Wisp Dr, Lakeland, FL 33810-4428
941-859-7166
Church: 7315 Kathleen Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810-4417 Joyfromabove@aol.com
Pastor: 5229 Shadyglen Dr., Lakeland, FL 33801-2649 kecflorida@aol.com
Pastor Cell: 863-712-8213
Masartis, Rev. A. Russell. B.A.;B.S. Ed. --Donna. (Benton/Leadmine) 11 1969
79 First Ave. Ext., Benton, WI 53803-8928 608-759-3232
Church building: 328 W. Main St., Benton, WI 53803-9737
Community Center: 148 Third St, Benton, WI 53803-8930
masartisrev@juno.com
Morris, Rev. Gale. B.A.; M.Div.--Judy. (Scranton) 20 1963
408 E. Market St. Scranton, PA 18509-1629
570-344-4953
ReverendDuck8@juno.com
Perkins, Rev. Fred. --Deborah. (New River Meth.) 15 1989
Pastor: 5379 Geiger Cemetery Rd., Zephyrhills, FL 33541-1970
813-788-8178
Parsonage: 4152 Ernest Dr., Wesley Chapel, FL 33543-5909
Church: 4210 Ernest Dr. Wesley Chapel, FL 33543-5911
813-783-2225
fred.perkins@newriverchurch.com
Perry, Rev. Ronald,A.A.S.; ThB. - Edith (Blakely) 1 2001
316 Second St., Blakely, PA 18447-1216
570-489-8331
Revronee@yahoo.com
Peters, Rev. Jeremiah. B.A.--Jodie. (New Hope) 3 1979
10 Phillips St., Methuen, MA 01844-4312
978-682-7648
revjeremiah@yahoo.com
Priest, Jr. Rev. Robert. B.S.--Marie (Lionville) 5 1988
104 Crump Rd, Exton, PA 19341-1510
610-363-1013
Box 168, Lionville, PA 19353-0168
610-363-9327
pastorbob@lcmchurch.org
Ritts, Rev. Kerry R. B.A.; M.Div. --Rebecca (Hatboro Community) 27 1975
723 Preston Lane Hatboro, PA 19040-2321
215-675-2639
215-672-1576
e-mail: revkrr@aol.com
Rodriguez, Rev. Luis D. – Maricela (Providence Mission) 9 1996
P.O. Box 29564, Providence, RI 02909-0012
401-453-5424
485 Plainfield St., Providence, RI 02909-4444
401-943-0664
mprimitiva@aol.com
Rupert, Rev. Allan. B.S. --Beth. (Jermyn) 11 1986
207 Whitmore Ave. Mayfield, PA 18433-1738
570-876-2234
570-876-4511
Jermynpmc@msn.com
Sargent, Rev. David BA– Lenile(Bowling Green)(Transfer) 2 2003
Parsonage: 5021 Willow Ave, Bowling Green, FL 33834-2880
941-375-9913
Church: 3950 Aurora Ave, Bowling Green, FL 33834-9018
941-375-2864
sargentdp@jpeoplepc.com
Smith, Rev. Neal. B.A.; M.Div. --Virginia. (Hazleton) 9 1971
313 E. Juniper St. Hazleton, PA 18201-6620
570-455-0162
570-454-8392
revneal@ptdprolog.net
church: hazpmchc@ptdprolog.net
church website: www.forministry.com/18201SJPMC
Smith, Rev. Robert F. B.A. --Darlene. (Shamokin/Mount Carmel) 2 1971
30 N. 7th Street, Shamokin, PA 17872-5334
570-648-7172
570-648-2342
revbobndar@juno.com
Stange, Rev. John IV -- Andrea (Plymouth First) 6 1998
Parsonage: 116 Jersey Road, Plymouth, PA 18651-2336
570-779-1332
Pastor Cell: 570-814-0233
55 Cherry St., Plymouth, PA 18651-2336
570-779-4838
jnstange@verizon.net
www.thewelcomechurch.com
Sweigart, Rev. Jeffrey. --Mary. (Streetsboro) 3 1987
935 Frost Rd., Streetsboro, OH 44241-4840
330-626-3839
Pastor Cell: 330-842-1550
jmsweigart@juno.com
Thomas, Rev. Reginald H. B.A. (Bear Creek Messiah) 23 1977
110 Pittston Blvd. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-9620 570-823-3425
revreg@att.net
Turner, Rev. William. --Alexina. (Greystone) 14 1961
Pastor: 29 Braley Rd., E. Freetown, MA 02717-0656
508-762-2438
Church: 13 Nelson St. N. Providence, RI 02911-1019
401-232-1770
REVEWRT@aol.com
Wambach, Rev. Thomas. B.S. --Debbie. (West Conshohocken) 10 1988
425 Ford St. West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2921
610-828-2369
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STUDENT MINISTERS & SUPPLY PASTORS
Cordero, Rev. Mario. B.A. – Maurina (Darlington Hispanic) 2 2003
100 East Cornelia St, Darlington, WI 53530-1410
608-776-3335
iglesiaevangelic@mhtc.net
Elick, Rev. David. – (New Life, Mountaintop) 2 2003
Pastor: 8300 Bear Creek Blvd, Bear Creek Twp, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-9443
570-472-3431
Church: 570 S. Main Rd., Mountaintop, PA 18707
570-868-5155
davkatsa@sunlink.net
Garcia, Juan Luis - (New Bedford Mission) 1 2004
168 County St., New Bedford, MA 02740-4714
508-999-5575
Gonzalez, Rev. David - Maria (Iglesia Metodista Primitiva La Gran Comision, Ocala) 1 &nbs;2004
Church: 352-245-0965
RevDavidGonzalez@hotmail.com
Mueller, Peter. BA– Linda (Portage) 2
420A Saginaw Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46385-8117
Pastor: 219-762-3958
Pastor Cell: 219-395-6822
The Bridge Community Church, 2874 Monnier St., Portage, IN 46368-3428
Church: 219-763-4292
peterm@ilovejesus.net
www.thebridgecommunitychurch.org
Parry, Rev. Tyler. B.A. - Leslie (Avoca) 2 2003
316 S. Main St., Avoca, PA 18641-1546
570-457-8281
tylerjparry@hotmail.com
Reveley, Ryan - Allie (New Tampa, NMB) 1 2004
19401 Via Del Mar, Tampa, FL 33647-3044
Rodriguez, Duhamel B.Th. – Carmen (Orlando Mission) 3 2002
12228 Vita St., Orlando, FL 32837-9569
407-856-4678
Salmon, Rev. William. – Betty (St. Clair) 2 2003
115 N. Mill St, Saint Clair, PA 17970-1057
570-429-2450
william_o_salmon@juno.com
Wildoner, David, Sr. - Sheila (Franklin Street) 1 2004
Parsonage: 570-779-1605
Pastor: 119 W. Enterprise St., Glen Lyon, PA 18617-1001
570-736-7201
Church: 185 Franklin St., Plymouth, PA 18651-1048
570-779-1210
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CHURCHES UNDER THE CARE OF THE DISTRICT
Allentown (Christ Methodist) P.M. Church (Rev. Harold MacKenzie, BRE, Mdiv.)
P: 3120 Lindberg Ave., Allentown, PA 18103-3607 610-434-8312
Ch: 1080 Flexer Ave., Allentown, PA 18103-5537 610-433-2361
Beaver Falls P.M. Church (Rev. Tom Watkins)
1146 Shenango Rd, Beaver Falls, PA 15010-1169
Parsonage: 724-827-2721
Church: 724-827-2721
Boone (Shaler Memorial) P.M. Church
1551 Second St. Boone, IA 50036-4306
515-432-3271
Carnegie P.M. Church (Dan Pastorius)
Pastor: 1241 Oakridge St., Pittsburgh, PA 15226-2307
412-563-4484
Church: 640 Dow Ave., Carnegie, PA 15106-2800
412-279-6888
pastordan99@hotmail.com
Ebenezer P. M. Church (Matthew Sigler)
317 4th Avenue, Sutersville, PA 15018
Cell Phone: 724-366-9884
msigler2@lycos.com
Fraser P.M. Church.
C/O Mrs. Jacqueline Tabor. 580 K Ave., Boone, IA 50036-7249
515-432-6371
Girardville, New Life Community Fellowship(David Berry) 570-276-1230
Mr. David Berry, 184 Mill St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705-2622
Pastor: 570-822-2463
Church: 570-276-1230
berries7@netzero.com
Glen Richey P.M. Church. (Mr. Duane Stiner)
59 White Church Road, Glen Richey, PA 16837-9405
814-378-5391
Glenwood Christian Fellowship (Nathan Doyle)
155 Rockland Drive, Boardman, Ohio 44512-1632
(330) 758-2282
ndoyle@wbs.edu
Gratztown P.M. Church. (Mr. Doug Slater)
RR2 Box 546F, Greensburg, PA 15601-8217
Slater Tel: 724-832-3838
Cell Phone: 412-558-0460
iamrevdoug@aol.com
gratztownchurch@adelphia.net
C/O Mrs. Nancy Davis. 313 Boyd St. West Newton, PA 15089-1107
C/O Jacqueline Deutsch, 547 Lowber Rd., W. Newton, PA 15089 724-872-0103
Lawrenceville P.M. Church (Rev. Tyler Parry)
502 Bridge St. Old Forge, PA 18518-2324
570-457-8281
tylerjparry@hotmail.com
Mahanoy City P.M. Church (Rev. Ronald Gablick)
106 S. Jardin St, Shenandoah, PA 17976-2225
570-462-0232
Merritt P.M. Church (Mr. Dennis Moriarty-Manuela)
200 Fowles Ave, Buena Vista, PA 15018-9729
412-751-9146
mparsonage@comcast.net
New Bedford First P.M. Church c/o Ken Almeida
11 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven, MA 02719-0221
508-992-1618
Weld St, New Bedford, MA 02740-6713
Station Steward 508-993-3720
New Bedford South PM Church c/o Shirley Gifford
38 Camel St., Fairhaven, MA 02719
New Diggings P.M. Church (Ronald L. Fladseth-Marion)
Pastor: 50 Zephyr St., PO Box 47, Benton, WI 53803
608-759-2068
2920 County I, Shullsburg, WI 53586
608-965-4654
rflad@centurytel.net
Pittsburgh 2nd P.M. Church (Roy Price)
2432 Cobden St., Pittsburgh, PA 15203-2712
412-431-6677
rpricepgh2@hotmail.com
Shenandoah (Bethel) P.M. Church (Rev. Ronald Gablick)
106 S. Jardin St, Shenandoah, PA 17976-2225
570-462-0232
Standart P.M. Church. (Rev. Bruce Bennett)
Pastor: 608-532-6268
C/O Mr. David Bell. 608 N. Level St. Dodgeville, WI 53533-1030
CHURCH: RFD Hwy. #130, Dodgeville, WI 53533 e-mail: dgbaf@mhtc.net
Swisshelm Park P.M. Church. (Mr. Dennis Handley)
2320 Surrey Lane, Apt. 94, McKeesport, PA 15135-3237 412-751-0930
CHURCH: 241 Homestead St. Pittsburgh, PA 15218-1109
Handley1@peoplepc.com
Taylor P.M. Church. (Rev. Gillard Evans)
153 S. Keyser Ave. Taylor, PA 18517-1506
570-457-2913
pmrevgie@juno.com
Victory P.M. Church. (Todd Pastorius-Amy)
Pastor: 2638 Douglas Run Road, Elizabeth, PA 15037 724-872-2280
Ch: 2801 Douglas Run Rd. Elizabeth, PA 15037-9249 724-872-5043
Clerk: Miss Linda Jourdain, 3270 Skillet Hill Rd, Elizabeth, PA 15037-9328
Station Steward: Miss Nancy Rowe, 2700 Scenery Dr, Elizabeth, PA 15037-9625
Westmoreland City P.M. Church (Rev. Bernard Murphy)
Box 147, Fifth St., Westmoreland City, PA 15692-0147
pastor: 724-861-8224
church: 724-864-3653
revBLMurphy@aol.com
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SPECIAL MINISTRIES
Parry, Rev. Dr. David. M.Div.,M.A.,DMin. - Robin
90 Willow Bend Dr., Canfield, OH 44406
Perkinson, Rev. Nelson B.A. - Jill
2105 Shadow Lake Dr, Greenwood, AR 72936-6135
479-996-7819
Office & Fax: 501-946-6115
Voice/Cell: 479-629-8772
Telephone in Guatemala: 011-502-296-8618
nelsonperkinson@cox-internet.com
Sparks, Rev. Ronald A. B.A.;M.Div;Th.M;Th.D.
21101 Conklin Blvd. California City, CA 93505-2273 1978
horus@qnet.com
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RETIRED MINISTERS
Allwine, Rev. Clarence. B.R.E. --Betty 1957
7266 W. Market St. Box #194 Mercer, PA 16137-8764
724-981-0189
Anderson, Rev. Loren. B.A.; M.Div. --Helen.
110 Juanita Dr., Zanesville, OH 43701-6235
740-453-3418
lorenzo@ecmi.org
Anderton, Rev. Paul. --Evelyn (New Bedford First) 1961
292 Saunders Brook Rd. Chepachet, RI 02814-2006
401-568-5894
Balsinger, Rev. Robert H. --Esther. 1956
14 Frank St., Uniontown, PA 15401-3021
724-430-7382
Beth, Rev. Charles K. --Carolyn 1982
518 Jefferson Ave. Jermyn, PA 18433-1630
570-876-8503
Brendley, Jr. Rev. William. Ph.D; Th.D. --Yvonne. 1990
(Associate Pastor--Hatboro Community)
2450 Exton Rd. Hatboro, PA 19040-2507
215-672-0845
Brendleyw@comcast.net
Dean, Rev. Loyd – Lula 1963
300 W. Frack St, Apt. 1-G, Frackville, PA 17931-1663
570-874-3998
Evans, Rev. Gillard I.
HRC 1, Box #91 Gouldsboro, PA 18424-0091 1942
570-842-7880
pmrevgie@dfnow.com
Finley, Rev. Robert F. – Jean 1962
1023 Carmalt St., Dickson City, PA 18519-1201
570-383-3002
Revrfjfdc@aol.com
Fisher, Rev. Jesse. --Helen.
100 McGann Terrace, Apt. 216, Fairhaven, MA 02719-4050 508-993-9712
RRevjesse@aol.com
Fudge, Rev. William H. --Thelma. 1948
85 Austin Ave. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705-2601
570-822-6246
WilliamHFudge@aol.com
Gablick, Rev. Ronald – Sandra (Mahanoy City/Shenandoah) 1984
106 S. Jardin St, Shenandoah, PA 17976-2225
570-462-0232
Gilmore, Rev. Donald R. B.A.; M.Div; S.Litt.D. --Becky 1950
25 S. Atherton St. Kingston, PA 18704-4512
570-287-7325
Handy, Rev. Norman. A.B.; B.S. --Eleanor. 1984
116 S. Second St. Frackville, PA 17931-1632
570-874-3534
Hatton, Rev. Harold K. (Pastor Emeritus--Scranton) 1938
1109 Fisk St. Scranton, PA 18509-1139
570-344-8120
Jones, Rev. Daniel Jackson. --Martha 1980
Box #226 Zephyrhills, FL 33599-0226
813-782-5132
Keiser, Rev. Arthur. B.A.; S.T.M. --Helen. 1979
17 Petunia Rd. Levittown, PA 19056-3507
215-946-3442
artkeihm@comcast.net
Keller, Rev. Donald. B.S. – Ellen
124 Brooks St., Cynthiana, KY 41031-1715
859-234-1811
shepherddk@yahoo.com
Lawrence, Rev. Donald. B.S. --Elaine 1964
11003 Ambergate Dr, Humble, TX 77346-2459
281-436-0715
Ldonandelaine@cs.com
Martin, Rev. Eugene. B.A. --JoAnn. (Boone) 1959
1045 188th Rd., Boone, IA 50036-7294
515-432-1131 Grandmamartin@webtv.net
Murphy, Rev. Bernard. B.R.E. --Jane. (Westmoreland City)
1430 2nd St. Westmoreland City, PA 15692-1149 1954
724-861-8224
revBLMurphy@aol.com
Murphy, Rev. Elvin S. –Lois (Johnson City Pastor Emeritus) 1955
318 Brookcrest Dr., Endwell, NY 13760-3404
607-748-1807
Pearce, Rev. LeRoy. 1954
880 N. 4th St. Platteville, WI 53818-1840
608-348-9944
Rennie, Rev. William A. (U.S.N.Retired) B.A.;Ed.M;M.Div;S.T.M.. --Beth 1943
31 Lawrence Rd. Salem, NH 03079-3239
603-848-9497
Reese, Rev. Alvin. --Cleora. 1961
20 Sam Brooke Circle, Lehighton, PA 18235-4219 570-386-5090
areese@losch.net
Sargent, Rev. John. –Norma 1959
931 30th St. NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881-2915
863-293-7518
sargentj5@juno.com
Smith, Rev. Kenneth K. B.S.; M.Div.; Th.M. – Mary 1954
816 Chestnut Street, Emmaus, PA 18049
610-393-4965
Thomas, Rev. Edward L. B.D;Th.B; --Edith 1945
4234 N. Main St. Apt. #504 Fall River, MA 02720-1701 (May --Oct)
508-672-4614
960 Crystal Lake Dr. Apt. 208 Pompano Beach, FL 33064-1969 (Nov.--May)
954-786-1125
Vasey, Rev. William W. Th.B. --Noreen (Pastor Emeritus--Laurel Run) 1943
179 Blue Lake Dr. Berea, KY 40403-9633
859-986-1888
wnvasey@mymailstation.com
Watkins, Rev. Tom W. --Ruth. 1959
1146 Shenango Rd., Beaver Falls, PA 15010
724-891-1016
twwbid@cs.com
Wilson, Rev. Merle. B.A;Th.B; --Betty. 1949
RR #1 Box #42 New Galilee, PA 16141-9643
724-336-3650
pastormwilson@juno.com
Zuch, Rev. John E. --Emma. 1948
2112 S. Old Mill Dr. Deltona, FL 32725-3779
386-789-5976
jezeez@aol.com
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MISSIONARIES: INTERNATIONAL MISSION BOARD
Anderson, Rev. Ronald. M.A.--Brenda (Spain) 1978
Calle Curato 2, 28816 Camarma, Madrid, Spain
001-34-918866415
ron.anderson@ecmi.org
brenda.anderson@ecmi.org
Cell: 908-334-3989
Duntze, Miss Diane. (SEND International--Alaska)
HCOI Box 335, Gakoun, AK 99586
907-822-3937
alaskadede@cvinternet.net
Fink, Rev. Brian. --Trish
P.O. Box 628 Balcarres, Saskatchewan SOG0C0, Canada
306-333-4861
brian.fink@sk.sympatico.ca
fink@naim.ca
Grenawalt, Mr. Douglas. --Margaret. (Pakistan--International Missions, Inc.)
453 Douglass St., Reading, PA 19601-2545
855 Hathaway St. Platteville, WI 53818-1023 dougsahib@yahoo.com
Lewis, Rev. Rex. --Sharon
Apartado Postal 572, Ciudad Bolivar, Edo. Bolivar 8001-A, Venezuela
011 58 285 632 7258
rexlewis@telcel.net.ve
MacRae, Miss Linda. (CAM International - Guatemala)
P-64 PO Box 590808, Miami, FL 33159-0808
011-502-476-2884
LMacRae@email.caminternational.org
Munoz, Jose & Pamela. (Guatemala)
7 Av. “A” 7-54 Zona 5, Santa Cruz del Quiche’, Guatemala, Central America
011-502-755 4067
pamjose@intelnet.net.gt
Par, Juan & Grace.
Santa Cruz del Quiche. Guatemala, Central America.
011-502-7-551-551 - (Fax also)
School: 011 502 7 551 551 email:cemu@intelnet.net.gt
Rodriguez, Rev. Luis F.--Mireya (Dominican Republic) 5 1992
Av. De Argentina, Residencial Sophia #2 Apto. 3-F, Santiago, Republica Dom.
809-583-4487
Mision Metodisto Primitiva, P.O. Box 1044, Santiago, Republica Dominicana
Sargent, Gwen – AIM Mission Agency in Olpiro, Tanzania
Home: 435 Camp St., Platteville, WI 53818-1708
Trigg, Jenifer. j.trigg@lycos.co.uk
C/O Francisco Suy Chumil Sacbichol Chichicastenango, Quiche, Guatemala, Central America
011 502- 2197347
011-502-7550435
Susanne Trigg, 6881 Summit Dr., Canfield, OH 44406-9072
330-533-2493 set@idmi.net
Vasey, Rev. William L. (Guatemala)
Barrio La Democracia, Joyabaj, Quiche, Guatemala, Central America
011-502-713-6713
179 Blue Lake Dr., Berea, KY 40403-9633 pastorvasey@lycos.co.uk
Wambach, Miss Betsy. (SEND International:Spain)
20481 Gaylord, Redford, MI 48240-1133
313-537-1328
SEND Int’l: PO Box 513, Farmington, MI 48332
248-477-4210, ext. 163
bwambach@send.org
Wilson, Mr. Jonathan. –Kathy (Federation Missionaries:Papua, New Guinea)
C/O SIL, P.O. Box #97 Ukarumpa E.H.P. 444, Papua, New Guinea.
j-kwilson@sil.org.pg
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GUATEMALA NATIONAL CONFERENCE PRESIDENT
Jacob Giron Alagria
011-502-755-2901
cell: 011-502-204-2552
Home: 6a Ave. 5-15 Zona 5, Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala, C.A.
Office: 4a Calle 6-12 Zona 5, Apartado No. 1, Santa Cruz del Quiche, Guatemala, C.A.
cemu@intelnet.net.gt
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MISSIONARIES: NATIONAL MISSION BOARD
Castro, Manuel (Brooklyn, New York)
1477 Gates Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11237-5601
718-381-5828
Elick, Rev. David – Kathy (New Life Community, Mountaintop)
8300 Bear Creek Blvd, Bear Creek Twp, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-9443
570-472-3431
davkatsa@sunlink.net
Estevez, Rev. Luis. --Josefina. (Homebuilders)
10 Haigh Ave., Salem, NH 03079
603-458-1181
Gonzalez, Rev. David – (Marion Oaks, Ocala, FL)
451 Marion Oaks Blvd., Ocala, FL 33473-3609
revdavidgonzalez@hotmail.com
Mueller, Rev. Peter --Linda (The Bridge Community)
420A Saginaw Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46385
219-759-2878
ch: 219-762-3958
Cell Phone: 219-395-6822
e-mail: peter_mueller@thebridgecommunitychurch.org
Nathaniel, Bret and Meredith. (Campus Crusade For Christ: Athletes in Action).
1626 Meadowthorpe Ave., Lexington, KY 40511
829-254-5825
e-mail: teamnathaniel@insightbb.com
Rodriguez, Rev. Duhamel – (Orlando Mission)
12228 Vita St., Orlando, FL 32837-9569
407-856-4678
Ramsier, Stephen - (Pittsburgh First)
5227 Holmes St., Pittsburgh, PA 15201
e-mail: sramsier@msn.com
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MINISTERS IN CHAPLAIN SERVICES
Masartis, Rev. A. Russell. Southwest Health Center, Cuba City, WI
Brendley, Rev. William Nazareth Hospital.
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LOCAL PREACHERS
Johnson City, NY: Mr. Paul Southard.
231 Harrison St. Johnson City, NY 13790-2624
607-798-9138
Tiverton, RI: Mr. Henry Hicks.
127 Marked Tree Rd. Needham, MA 02492-1624
781-444-3181
Houtzdale, PA: Mr. Duane Stiner.
15 Juniata Ave Ext., Houtzdale, PA 16651-1942
St. Clair, PA: Mr. John Culbert Sr.
401 S. Nicholas Street, St. Clair, PA 17970-1350
570-429-0781
Plymouth, Franklin Street: Mr. David Wildoner, Sr.
119 W. Enterprise St., Glen Lyon, PA 18617-1001
570-736-7201 dwildoner3@juno.com
Parsons: Mr. David Berry.
184 Mill St., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705-2622
570-276-6434
berries@epix.net
Victory: Mr. Todd Pastorius
2801 Douglas Run Rd., Elizabeth, PA 15037-9249
724-872-5043
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DEACONESS
Mahanoy City/Shenandoah, PA: Mrs. Sandra Gablick
106 S. Jardin Sr. Shenandoah, PA 17976-2225
570-462-3945
Streetsboro: Mrs. Mary Jane Sweigart.
935 Frost Rd, Streetsboro, OH 44241-4840
330-626-3839
jmsweigart@juno.com
Hazleton, PA.: Miss Ruth E. Hughes.
334 E. Fourth St. Hazleton, PA 18201-4567
570-454-5666
rehugh@prolog.net
Bear Creek Messiah: Mrs. Deborah Coates.
788 N. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-2407
570-824-6975
coates318@aol.com
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MINISTERIAL WIDOWS
Derrick, Mrs. Andrew (Sue)
c/o Derrick, Jr., PO Box 188, Hallstead, PA 18822-0188
Edwards, Mrs. William (Virginia)
1910 Newton-Ransom Rd, Clarks Summit, PA 18411-9627
570-587-3194
Evans, Mrs. John (Phyllis).
1901 E. Market Street, Apt. 1W, York, PA 17402
612-441-4536
Frey, Mrs. Wesley (Sarah)
530 South Florida Avenue, Apt. 511, Lakeland, FL 33801
863-686-2519
sarahfrey1@juno.com
Hildebrand, Mrs. Herman (Violet).
403 Depot St., Youngwood, PA 15697-1339
724-925-3733
e-mail: vehildebrand@yahoo.com
Hughes, Mrs. James (Lillian).
8300 Bear Creek Blvd., Bear Creek Twp., Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-9443
570-474-9364
Davis Manor Assisted Living, 185 S. Mountain Blvd.,
Mountain Top, PA 18707-1921
570-474-6377
Kidd, Mrs. Hubert (Marge)..
38 Hill Ave, Apt 3, Johnson City, NY 13790-2948
607-798-6826
hmkidd@mymailstation.com
Lewis, Mrs. William (Mary).
323 E. Union St. Nanticoke, PA 18634-2930
570-735-1999
Malanowski, Mrs. Oddie (Virginia).
c/o 1022 Cinnamon Dr., West Salem, OH 44287-8716
419-945-1544
Moore, Mrs. Lester (Shirley).
100 McGann Terrace Apt. #203, Fairhaven, MA 02719-4050
508-994-3467
Owens, Mrs. Richard (Margaret).
110 S. Meade St. Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702-6332
570-824-0159
Reitz, Mrs. John (Ruth).
101 River St. Moosic, PA 18507-1059
570-457-8093
Reseigh, Mrs. J. William (Betty).
326 Parkview Ave., Langhorne, PA 19047-5305
215-750-9977
Robinson, Mrs. Carman (Jessie).
232 Ann St., Apt. 6, P.O.Box 1887, Almonte, ON Canada K0A1A0
613-256-7177
Sargent, Mrs. John (LeAnn).
435 Camp St. Platteville, WI 53818-1708
608-348-3835
Snow, Mrs. Donald (Nancy).
44 Riverview Ave. Tiverton, RI 02878-4318
401-625-5340
Thomas, Mrs. Donald (Dorothy).
2004 S. Heights Ave., Youngstown, OH 44502-2950
330-788-4790
Tippins, Mrs. Alban G. (Dorothy).
435 W. Starlin Rd. Whitewater, WI 53190-1125
262-473-5302
Tyson, Mrs. G. Kenneth (Eleanor).
Mulberry Towers, 499 Mulberry St., Apt. 713, Scranton, PA 18503-1519
570-343-8561
e-mail: etyson@mymailstation.com
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STATEMENT ON THE BIBLE
When I was first asked to write a statement on the Bible I was pondering what approach I should take. Shall I say something deep and theological? No. I choose to tell what the Bible means to me personally from my own experience. Let me say it this way:
My first church was in the little town of Frank, PA. In the winter the entire area looked like a scene on a Christmas card. There was a certain night when the power went out. I stumbled around in the darkness, found a candle and lit it. As I gazed at the little flame I was reminded of Psalm 119:105, “THY WORD IS A LAMP UNTO ME FEET AND A LIGHT UNTO MY PATH.” How true that is. As Primitive Methodists we rely on the Bible. We trust in its word and its power to change lives. The Bible dispells the darkness of sin. The Bible is a roadmap to heaven. The Bible introduces us to Jesus Christ and tells us of His sacrifice for us. All who trust in the Bible’s unchanging message will find peace and joy and eternal salvation.
On that night in Frank when the lights went out, I lit a candle and remembered a Scripture passage. In the years since then when darkness seems to invade Psalm 119:105 comes back to me and the darkness is gone. “Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.”
Well, that’s my statement. Simple words about the greatest book in the world. Read it. Cherish it. Get to be a friend of Jesus Christ. He will change your life.
Rev. Ronald Gablick
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