A special meeting of the council has been called for Wednesday, March 27 at 6:30, for the purpose of considering information from a prospective buyer. Due to the confidential nature of the business, the meeting will be held in executive session.
Author: Pastor Bob Schaefer
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Lent and Easter 2024 schedule
We are pleased to announce our schedule for Lent and Easter:
Ash Wednesday – February 14
| 11:30am – 1:30pm | Ashes to Go (Drive-In Style) |
| 7:00pm | Worship w/Holy Communion and Imposition of Ashes |
Every Week During Lent
| Daily Prayer on YouTube |
| Daily Devotional from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary |
Palm Sunday – March 24
| 10:30am | Worship w/Holy Communion |
| 12:30pm | Community Easter Egg Hunt |
Maundy Thursday – March 28
| 7:00pm | Worship w/Holy Communion |
Good Friday – March 29
| 7:00pm | Good Friday worship |
Prayer Vigil – March 29-31
Easter Sunday – March 31
| 10:30am | Festive Worship w/Holy Communion |
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Annual Meeting and Luncheon
Please join us on Sunday, January 28 for our 2024 Annual Meeting, followed by a catered luncheon sponsored by the Thrivent Cares committee.
The meeting will be held in person and on Zoom immediately following the Sunday worship service – join online by following the link that will be posted at the top of our homepage that morning.
Please sign up for lunch using the sheet in the narthex, or contact the church office. We’d like to have an accurate count by January 26.
Annual reports will be available in the narthex and digital copies can be requested via email.
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Notice of Special Council Meeting
A special meeting of the congregation council has been called for 8:30pm this Thursday, October 19. The item of business will be to consult with our real estate agents regarding our property and potential buyers and to take action as appropriate. The council will meet on Zoom using the regular council meeting link.
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Notice of Special Council Meeting
A special meeting of the congregation council has been called for 11:45 a.m. This Sunday October 1st. The item of business will be to consider amendments proposed to our agreement of sale by the other party. The council will meet in person at the church, and will also make the meeting available on Zoom using the regular council meeting link.
VBS will be July 9th- 13th 2023! VBS will start on a Sunday this year! All are welcome to attend church before VBS starts. Then we will have our VBS kick off following church starting at noon till 3 PM. This specific time will only be for Sunday. We then will have VBS Monday through Thursday from 6 to 8 PM.
At God’s Wonder Lab VBS, your children look into the Bible, God’s holy word, and discover that Jesus does the impossible, giving us eternal life with him! Jesus shows that he is god with amazing miracles. And he shows us that he loves us by using his power to do marvelous things on our behalf!
We are so looking forward to seeing you at God’s wonder lab, where Jesus does the impossible!
Visit our VBS page to register and for all kinds of fun VBS resources!
Council president Carrie Pugliano has called a special Council Meeting for Monday June 12th. 7:30 pm on Zoom. The sole item of business will be to appoint Leigh Pogue as a voting member for Synod Assembly.
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Pastor Bob in Minnesota May 10-23
Pastor Bob will be in Minnesota for continuing education and vacation from May 10-23.
He will be attending the Festival of Homiletics, an annual “summer camp for preachers. During the Festival, [participants will] hear from outstanding preachers from diverse backgrounds, traditions, and ministry settings. [They’ll] participate in passionate worship, dive deep with preaching master classes, and fellowship with preaching colleagues from around the world.” You can view a free livestream of the Festival if you’re curious – visit festivalofhomiletics.com for more information.
During Pastor Bob’s travels we have two guest worship leaders lined up for you.
If you need emergency pastoral care, you can contact Pastor Linda Theophilus from May 10-15 and Pastor Wayne Gillespie from May 16-23. Their phone numbers are published in the Sunday bulletin, or the church office or council members can put you in touch with them.
We are excited to invite you to join us for a special outing on Sunday June 11, 2023, at 1:35 pm. We will be cheering on the Pirates as they face the New York Mets at the beautiful PNC Park. ⚾
This is a great opportunity to enjoy some fellowship and family time with your church community. Plus, it’s Kids’ Day, which means there will be lots of activities and giveaways for the little ones. 🎁
We have reserved a lower-level block of seats so we can all cheer together. The tickets are only $31 each and include $10 for a hot dog, chips, a drink, or whatever concessions you like. 🌭
But hurry, because we have a limited number of tickets and they are going fast. If you want to join us, please fill out a registration form and return it with your payment to the church office or Laura Mauser by May 10th.
Don’t miss this chance to have a blast with your church family and support our hometown team. Go Pirates! 🏴☠️
We had a wonderful time at our church’s annual Easter egg hunt last Sunday. It was a joy to see so many children and families participate in this fun and meaningful event – the Fellowship Hall was packed with over 200 people!
We want to thank everyone who helped make it possible: the volunteers who hid the eggs, the donors who provided the candy and prizes, the team who organized the activities, and of course, the parents and kids who joined us.
The Easter egg hunt is more than just a game. It is a way to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who died for our sins and rose again on the third day. The eggs symbolize the new life that we have in him. The candy and prizes remind us of the gifts that he gives us. The activities help us learn more about his love and grace.
We hope that you had a great time at the Easter egg hunt and that you felt the presence of God in your lives. We invite you to join us again for our regular Suday services and other events throughout the year. We are a family of faith that welcomes everyone with open arms. Thank you for being part of our church community. God bless you!