For the week beginning Monday, January 29 we are praying for:
Family and friends of Jack D.
Diane B.
Jack
Kerry L.
Kathy G.
Dick L.
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Author: Donna Wenger
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Prayer Concerns January 22
For the week beginning January 22 we are praying for:
- Melanie
- Margie S.
- Steven S.
- Kathy M.
- Family and friends of Jean Nisse
- Alex D.
- Al S.
- Karen M.
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Service Committee Notes
Thank you to everyone who donated items for our Harvest Sunday. We were able to donate about 10 bags of non-perishable food items to the Crossroads Food Pantry and the Garden City Food Pantry.
If you find yourself in need of food, contact Garden City Food Pantry (412-373-0391) or Cross Roads Food Pantry (412-372-2311).
The Angel Tree has been set up in the narthex. Names are available! Please sign for the angel you have selected. Please return wrapped and labeled gift/s to the church on or before December 10. (Name and angel # should be on each gift.) If you would like to help but are not able to shop, we will accept monetary donations, cash or checks payable to Good Shepherd with Angel Tree Gifts written in the memo. Harry M. will deliver the gifts the week of December 10.
We are now collecting items for our homebound members. There are six members on our list this year. We appreciate any donations such as tissues, travel size lotion, hand sanitizer, pudding, fruit, and jello cups, individually wrapped breakfast bars, snack cakes and cookies, and activity books such as word searches, crossword puzzles or coloring books. A collection box is in the narthex. Donations will be accepted through December 17. Our goal is to have the gifts delivered before Christmas!
We will also accept and appreciate holiday or greeting card donations. We include a card from the church at Christmas and Easter and also send cards out during the year.
Deck the Halls is scheduled for Sunday, December 17 from 12 pm to 1:30 pm. A light luncheon will be served if there is enough interest. Please use the sign-up sheet in the narthex or call the church office if you are interested in staying for lunch.
Thank you again for your participation in all of our missions this year!
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Alternative Response Discussion
The DHS wants to hear from you at this presentation and discussion on Alternative Response.
Join the Allegheny County Department of Human Services for an information session, Q&A, and group discussions. Learn what piloting Alternative Response in Monroeville will look like and discuss how you think it should be implemented. Alternative Response is a model in which unarmed, trained responders are asked to respond to 911 call instead of law enforcement.
We are working to be able to provide childcare during the event for children under 10 years old, so please mark your need for childcare in the registration and we will be in touch to confirm our ability to provide it. Snacks will be provided.
We value your time. The first 20 Monroeville residents who register to attend, and then attend and participate in the event will be compensated with a $25 gift card.
If you have questions about this event or alternative response, email
DHS-alternativeresponse@alleghenycounty.us.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 5:00-6:30 PM
Monroeville Public Library
4000 Gateway Campus Boulevard
Monroeville, PA 15146
Pre-registration recommended (use the QR code below)
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Double Your Donation
ONE DAY ONLY, TUESDAY, AUGUST 1, 2023, ONLINE
Double your donation to the Garden City Food Pantry from 8 am to Midnight, August 1, 2023. Donations of $25 and up will be increased by the Pittsburgh Foundation.
Website: www.pittsburghgives.org
Search: Garden City Food Pantry
The deadline to direct your Choice Dollars to Good Shepherd is March 31!
Please take time to do this by calling 1-800-847-4836, Monday through Friday, 7am to 6pm. (Central Time)
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CampBlast at Lutherlyn
FREE! RAIN OR SHINE!
Saturday, May 13, 2023, 11 am to 4:30 pm
There are many awesome indoor and outdoor activities to enjoy at CampBlast! Join us for a day of FUN that highlights all that Lutherlyn has to offer.
Let an arrow fly! Our instructors will show you what to do to stay on target. Horseback riding, campfire, crafts, gaga ball, archery, high ropes course, zipline, bouldering room, hikes, nature activities, canoeing, hay rides, games, sports, archaeology, disc golf, kayaking, biking, tours, great food, worship, and more!
The best part……EVERYTHING IS FREE!
There will be special summer camp discounts for NEW campers and for registered campers who bring friends who are NEW to Lutherlyn! Join us for a GREAT day at camp!
No registration is needed. Just show up with all of your friends, family, neighbors, and anyone else looking for a fun, free day.
Join in the fun on March 18 from 10 am until 3 pm, at Camp Agape, 72 Agape Road, Hickory, PA 15340. Come out for the Annual Maple Syrup Festival which includes a FREE pancake breakfast ALL DAY! Enjoy pure fresh maple syrup collected by and processed right on site. You can even watch the syrup being made! Taste fresh-made maple candy too! This is a great event for families and their friends! There will also be an opportunity to purchase maple syrup with a suggested donation for Camp Agape’s ministry.
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Prayer Concerns January 15
For the week beginning January 15 we are praying for:
- Bob C.
- Family and friends of Stan Z.
- Family and friends of John S.
- Family and friends of Shirley A.
- Tony S.
- Mike
- Nathan R.
- Al S.
- Family and friends of Carole S.
- Glory to God for Lidia S. celebrating her 100th birthday!
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Harvest Sunday Kick-off
Beginning this month, the Service Committee will be starting the Harvest Sunday collection which will run until November 6. These donations will then be able to be distributed to the local food banks in time for the holidays. As you know, some of the donations go right to our own food shelves. Here is a list of items we could use for our food shelves:
peanut butter, jelly, soups, canned ham, spaghetti sauce, noodles, vegetables, fruit, applesauce, baby food and other baby items.
Of course, donations are appreciated and accepted all year long!
Thank you for all of your generosity!