CROP Hunger Walk

 What a great turnout from Longswamp UCC - The Siegfried-Weidman family brought three generations AND a dog!  Several dogs enjoyed the walk.  

Water for Elephants

Join me for a Book Discussion on Oct. 26.  27 Juliet Ave., Topton, PA
Ellie Long emlong@ptd.net

Welcome!

Running out of bulletins on a Sunday was a problem we did not anticipate, but were happy to address. Great baptism, glad to see so many familiar faces at Longswamp! And for the second time in less than a month, we broke the century mark. 131. Great show! Harvest Home Sunday was a great success, and I look forward to World Communion Sunday next week. It's October already!

Pastor Kathy, I'm sure my sentiments are shared by everyone when I offer my sincere welcome

Farewell!

After two-and-a-half years, we had a very nice service of closure for Pastor Albright's last Sunday at Longswamp. Special music by the choir and by Julianna was received with open ears. Thank you to everyone who made Pastor Albright's interim ministry with us a success.

Blessing of the Animals

Some of us needed more blessing than others...

Blessing of the Animals

Pastor Albright said he'd do a blessing of the animals service on September 5th. Sophie and I will be there, will you?

Meet the potential new pastor!

Pastor Kathy Brearley Intro

Trial Sermon

Members will hear and vote for a new pastor on Sunday, Aug. 29 at 9 a.m.

A High-Speed MIssion

Pastor Bill Albright provides comfort in the hospital and at the speedway

Bill Albright never turns down a request for help. It's why even though he's tried to retire—twice—he consistently returns to his calling as a pastor. So when our MedEvac team began providing medical services for Pocono Raceway's NASCAR races seven years ago, Albright didn’t hesitate to join the crew.

At the track, he comforts race-goers who experience a medical emergency. He even played a role in helping one man survive cardiac arrest. "He got from the track to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in 12 minutes thanks to MedEvac," Albright says. "Now he returns and visits us every year. He even has a tattoo that says, 'seconds matter.'"

Because Pocono Raceway becomes Pennsylvania’s third-largest city (population-wise) on race weekends, the 75-year-old Albright is always on the go. Still, he takes time to provide the support people need. "I always tell family members their loved one is getting the best care available," he says. "Sometimes we pray. Mostly I let people know I'm there for them."

It's been his way of life for more than 30 years. A fulltime pastor at a local United Church of Christ, Albright has been part of the health network's pastoral care team for more than two decades. He also spent 20 years working as an emergency medical technician.

Among his many duties in the health network, Albright baptizes babies in the neonatal intensive care unit, providing peace of mind to families in need. "My passion is pediatrics," Albright says. "When I was a young parent, I saw patients as my children. Now I see them as my grandchildren."

Albright's calling allows him to help hundreds of patients and families. Whether he's inside the hospital or at the speedway, Albright feels at home. "From the doctors to the nurses to the administrators at Lehigh Valley Health Network, everyone works together," he says. "We're like family."

Holy Cow! We did it!

We raised $5,000 for a Gift Ark for Heifer Project International.

Summer Schedule

Summer Sunday Worship Service: 9 a.m. This schedule will begin on June 6 and continue through Sept. 5.

Outdoor Services will held at 9 a.m. in the pavilion on:

June 27, July 25 , August 22

June 13 - Graduate Recognition Sunday

June 20 - Father's Day service and Holy Communion

June 27 - Outdoor Worship service and brief congregational meeting

July 4 - Independence Day service

July 18 - Holy Communion

July 25 - Outdoor Worship service and brief congregational meeting