Lay Leader, Sylvia Budhram and Pastor Scott Shaffer will be co-leading an 8-week Bible Study called Multi-ethnic Conversations, Starting Wed 5/9 at Roots of Faith. 7pm gathering, 7:15 start.. This powerful study explores how the Gospel broke down walls of division in the New Testament church, and how we can do the same today. Contact Sylvia or Pastor Scott to register.
Sunday, April 15, 2018
United Methodist Women Presents
Tina Whitehead
Volunteer Conference Missionary
in the Holy Land
Tina will deliver the message during worship at 11am and will give a presentation at lunch, following the worship service, approximately 12:45pm.
Responses encouraged to aid planning. Office 412-761-3221 or Peggy 412-726-5567
Greenstone UMC,
939 California Ave, Avalon, PA 15202
Faith UMC has 9 Adult Ministries open to all! Knit Wits Women’s Bible Study, Faithful Followers Women’s Fellowship, Two Women’s Covenant Groups, Men’s Bible Study, Roots Adult Bible Study, Sharpsburg Rocks, Circles Sharpsburg, Chancel Choir, plus seasonal elective classes. Talk to a Pastor to get connected with these opportunities!
All students in grades 6-12 are welcome! Regular gatherings include dinner, games, creative activities, and relevant video-based discussions. Led by Pastor Scott & Shannon Shaffer. 1st & 3rd Sundays of the Month from 5-7pm, dinner included, at Faith UMC.
Save the date! This year’s Vacation Bible School will be June 24-28 from 5:30-7:30pm, with a kick-off dinner at 5:00pm on June 24. Children ages 3 through 8th grade are invited to attend. Contact Samantha Booth if you are interested in volunteering.
Fox Hill Preschool encourages a love of science and nature with a fall outdoor exploration curriculum ending with a petting zoo activity.
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“Holy Week in Jerusalem in Biblical Times and the Present” by Tina Whitehead
Monday, March 19, 6:00PM, Oakmont Carnegie Library
How is Holy Week celebrated in Jerusalem? Tina, widow of Pastor Whitehead, former pastor at Oakmont Methodist, will share pictures from Palm Sunday to Easter, drawing on her experiences of the past 11 years of living in the Holy land.
The Trustees have scheduled a Work Day at the Church for Saturday, March 24, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., to do some “Spring cleaning” before Holy Week. Morning refreshments and a pizza lunch will be provided. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated!
It’s not too late to join us for a study on When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor and Yourself. Discover how to effectively help low-income people who wish to move beyond good intentions to lasting change. This study will enable you to become a Circles Ally, if you so chose. Enrollment Begins today! To join, contact Kathleen Lipinski at kathleen.lipinski@faithfoxchapel.org
Please join the Pittsburgh District UMW at their spring meeting on April 7th at Coraopolis UMC, 1205 Ridge Ave. Registration begins at 8:30. Contact Pam Konopasek for carpool information.
