In partnership with Discipleship Ministries, the Susquehanna Conference presents the One Matters Award to one church in each of our districts at Annual Conference.
This award has a strong focus on making disciples because, by integrating into the church body, an individual may experience the personal transformation to potentially engage in the church’s mission for the transformation of the world. While most Discipleship Ministries programs focus on existing members, OMA focuses on new members. After all, ONE Matters.
The following congregations received the One Matters Award in 2025:
Freedom Trail District
Salem Guldens UMC
Mountain Valley District
Covenant UMC, Lockhaven
North Central Rivers District
Eatonville UMC & Evans Falls UMC
Northern Wilds District
Millerton UMC
River Valley District
Faith UMC, Hallam
Eatonville & Evans Falls UMCs
North Central Rivers District
Nestled along Bowman's Creek in rural Northeastern
Pennsylvania, just south of Tunkhannock, the Eatonville and Evans Falls United
Methodist Churches are two small, historic congregations rooted in Christ's
promise of abundant life. With average attendances of 26 and 17, these
senior-age churches remain vibrant in spirit.
Despite the challenges of a shifting local economy and
changing demographics, these congregations embody an "Attitude of
Gratitude." They faithfully steward their resources, engage joyfully in
misison, and remain connected to the wider Church. Their outreach includes
weekly meal deliveries through the Endless Mountains Cooperative Ministry and
Seven Loaves Soup Kitchen.
Rather than retreat, they're innovating. Last August,
Eatonville UMC hosted its first-ever Vacation Bible School for Seniors. Modeled
after children's VBS, it included worship, songs, crafts, games, and snacks -
drawing participants from ages 17 to 85. The three-week event averaged 18
attendees and led to two professions of faith and a youth confirmation at Evans
Falls.
One idea. One invitation. One life. In God's economy, every
"ONE" echoes into eternity.
