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By Amanda Wagner − Assistant Director of Education In Ezra 10:4, Ezra receives a call to “rise up.” Entering Summer Day Camp 2016, this verse resonated with me: Rise up, this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.” Ezra was deeply saddened because of all the destruction and sin surrounding him, just as many of us feel about our world today, yet rather than sulk in his despair, he was called to do something about it. Just as we have been given the good news of Jesus Christ, we need to do something about it! I was ready to do something this summer. Little did I know the battles that would come with that call and the significance this verse would hold until after the summer ended. The violence, death, heartache, and emotional and spiritual struggles that all the staff, interns, and students faced this summer were disheartening at times. At the end of the summer, however, God was faithful to remind us that He is far from finished. He has won the war and is continually with us in every battle. At camp’s closing program, 200 students and 50 college and high school staff stood in front of over 350 people proclaiming the power they have in the name of Jesus to break every chain of sin in their lives. And God did break chains this summer. There were 125 responses to the Gospel, over ten students received personal Bibles, and five students expressed a desire to be baptized! One specific battle that God fought for us this summer was with a student named Dreemare. We met Dreemare through the Education Department’s Literacy Support Program. During his second grade school year, his teacher changed three times, due to circumstances out of the school’s control, and his grades dropped because of instability and lack of sleep at home. But during this time, his relationship with Urban Impact grew. He became involved in Children’s Choir and Performing Arts Academy, quickly working his way into all of our hearts. We desired that Dreemare come to Summer Day Camp; however, he was unable to register in a timely manner before all the spaces were filled. It seemed that he would spend the summer at home. At Urban Impact, we understand what time at home during the summer months can mean for students and youth - regression in math and literacy and potential unsupervised time at home. But God had other plans. In late May, about two weeks prior to the start of camp, a spot opened in the second grade for Dreemare to attend Summer Day Camp. He came into camp testing below basic in math and reading. By the end of the summer, because of consistent structure, discipline, and positive adult relationships, Dreemare left camp attaining a perfect score on his math test! Not only did his confidence and self-worth grow but Dreemare also responded to the Gospel! Dreemare has an upstream battle ahead, but he is a part of God’s army. By the start of the 2016-2017 school year, Dreemare had received positive reports from all his teachers regarding behavior and participation in all subject areas! His confidence and joy is apparent to all. Dreemare is only one out of hundreds rising up to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and make the chains fall. VOLUME 20 • ISSUE 3 • FALL 2016 As the Assistant Director of Education, Amanda hopes to impact the youth and families on the North Side by building relationships, sharing Christ’s love and good news, and preparing students academically for a bright future. Amanda and her husband, Connor, have lived on the North Side since 2011. Summer Day Camp student, Dreemare, in the classroom There’s an Army Rising Up

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Page 1: There’s an Army Rising Upnews, and preparing students academically for a bright future. Amanda and her husband, Connor, have lived on the North Side since 2011. Summer Day Camp student,

By Amanda Wagner − Assistant Director of Education

In Ezra 10:4, Ezra receives a call to “rise up.” Entering Summer Day Camp 2016, this verse resonated with me: “Rise up, this matter is in your hands. We will support you, so take courage and do it.” Ezra was deeply saddened because of all the destruction and sin surrounding him, just as many of us feel about our world today, yet rather than sulk in his despair, he was called to do something about it. Just as we have been given the good news of Jesus Christ, we need to do something about it! I was ready to do something this summer.

Little did I know the battles that would come with that call and the significance this verse would hold until after the summer ended. The violence, death, heartache, and emotional and spiritual struggles that all the staff, interns, and students faced this summer were disheartening at times. At the end of the summer, however, God was faithful to remind us that He is far from finished. He has won the war and is continually with us in every battle.

At camp’s closing program, 200 students and 50 college and high school staff stood in front of over 350 people proclaiming the power they have in the name of Jesus to break every chain of sin in their lives. And God did break chains this summer. There were 125 responses to the Gospel, over ten students received personal Bibles, and five students expressed a desire to be baptized!

One specific battle that God fought for us this summer was with a student named Dreemare. We met Dreemare through the Education Department’s Literacy Support Program. During his second grade school year, his teacher changed three times, due to circumstances out of the school’s control, and his grades dropped because of instability and lack of sleep at home. But during this time, his relationship with Urban Impact grew. He became involved in Children’s Choir and Performing Arts Academy, quickly working his way into all of our hearts.

We desired that Dreemare come to Summer Day Camp; however, he was unable to register in a timely manner before all the spaces were filled. It seemed that he would spend the summer at home. At Urban Impact, we understand what time at home during the summer months can mean for students and youth - regression in math and literacy and potential unsupervised time at home. But God had other plans.

In late May, about two weeks prior to the start of camp, a spot opened in the second grade for Dreemare to attend Summer Day Camp. He came into camp testing below basic in math and reading. By the end of the summer, because of consistent structure, discipline, and positive adult relationships, Dreemare left camp attaining a perfect score on his math test! Not only did his confidence and self-worth grow but Dreemare also responded to the Gospel!

Dreemare has an upstream battle ahead, but he is a part of God’s army. By the start of the 2016-2017 school year, Dreemare had received positive reports from all his teachers regarding behavior and participation in all subject areas! His confidence and joy is apparent to all. Dreemare is only one out of hundreds rising up to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ and make the chains fall.

VOLUME 20 • ISSUE 3 • FALL 2016

As the Assistant Director of Education, Amanda hopes

to impact the youth and families on the North Side by

building relationships, sharing Christ’s love and good

news, and preparing students academically for a bright

future. Amanda and her husband, Connor, have lived

on the North Side since 2011.

Summer Day Camp student, Dreemare, in the classroom

There’s an Army Rising Up

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A year of ministry at Urban Impact takes many shapes, but the summer is an especially unique ministry season as I am able to pour into one program- the Urban Impact Singers. Singers is an advanced discipleship and leadership development program designed for young musicians. In this program I am able to use my God-given gifts and experience in music to help young people not only become great musicians and vocalists, but more importantly, great men and women of God. The Urban Impact Singers’ Summer 2016 program season was one to remember!

One of the greatest aspects of leadership is raising up leaders, who then raise up more leaders- just like Jesus’ model of discipleship. This year, I was so excited to have two young men return to the program to serve as interns and student leaders. Over the course of seven years, I have had the privilege of investing in and watching both of them grow from boys to young adults. In fact, one intern was

my student in Urban Impact’s Summer Day Camp back in 2009! Now “Q” is a music education major at Slippery Rock University, returning to his community to invest in future generations. That is the impact that we want to make!

In addition to service projects, concerts, and a first-ever mini tour to Philadelphia, one of the highlights of the summer was being invited as special week-long musical guests at the Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference Center. While there, the Urban Impact Singers joined Pastor Ed and Tammy Glover representing Urban Impact Foundation as the special mission focus. On the beautiful 80+ acre destination, the Singers enjoyed half a mile of private Lake Michigan beachfront in God’s creation as well as the opportunity to serve in ministry. Each day was a day of spiritual renewal in a recreational setting emphasizing

biblical teaching and worldwide missions. The Singers presented several times a day to hundreds of people and participated in various fun, group building, and spiritually enriching activities.

To end the season, the Singers joined forces with Shakes to present A Midsummer Night’s Dream at the New Hazlett Theater to a packed house each night. Praise God for using this summer to pour into his children who will not just be his disciples, but disciple-makers!

Urban Impact Singers: Raising Up Leaders!

ONE OF THE GREATEST ASPECTS OF LEADERSHIP IS RAISING UP LEADERS, WHO THEN RAISE UP MORE LEADERS- JUST LIKE JESUS’ MODEL OF DISCIPLESHIP.

Matthew, a California native, had his first

experience with Urban Impact as an intern at

Summer Day Camp. As Assistant Director of

Performing Arts, he is responsible for leading

the Urban Impact Choir and the Singers.

Matt serves as an urban missionary alongside

his wife, Zuli.

By Matt Mason− Assistant Director of Performing Arts

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By Eric Anderson− Assistant Director of Performing Arts

When most people think of Urban Impact Shakes, they think of the grand scale professional production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream that over 800 people at the New Hazlett Theatre and Grove City College saw this summer. What they don’t realize is all that went on behind the scenes.

Behind the scenes of the production, the Shakescraft program learned about lighting, sound, and set construction. The students and faculty bought, built, and painted all of the ladders, balconies, and turf that dominated this year’s set. They even rigged the pulley system for the revolving stage and constructed the six-foot color-changing moon.

Behind the scenes of rehearsal, Shakes teamed up with the Urban Impact Singers. For the first time, the two ministries worked together, as Singers’ leader Matthew Mason collaborated with Shakes intern Tiffany Austin to write the music for A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The Singers then added their talents to the cast of the show as musicians and fairies.

This year, Nate Glover led all of the Shakes and Shakescraft students through seven different spiritual disciplines. They practiced each for a week and met with Nate one-on-one to discuss their progress. Alongside praying through the Psalms and praying the Lord’s Prayer, the students’ favorite week was when Nate challenged them to stop listening to their own music and replace it with an album of songs that were pure Scripture. By the end of the week, each student could sing at least one

verse, and most could sing three, complete with biblical reference. Shakes also completed a unique service project, using their talents at the School for the Blind where they led improvisational and theater games for the summer school students.

The summer production and program was a great success, and now that the Shakes students are back in school, they’re serving in the community and in Urban Impact programs!

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Eric is the Assistant Director of Performing Arts and

a Pittsburgh actor. Eric heads up the Performing Arts

Academy, directs the Urban Impact Shakes summer

acting program and produces Perry High School’s

theatre program. Eric lives on the North Side with

his wife, Laura, and their sons, Rook & Alec.

Behind the Scenes of Urban Impact Shakes

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By Andrew Churchill, Matthew Davis, & Alexandra

Pursglove

On the morning of July 25th, tragedy struck one of Urban Impact’s families, as brothers Nicholas and Dylan Taylor unexpectedly went to be with Jesus. Their sudden passing filled their parents, siblings, and so many of us who loved them with much grief and mourning. Both boys were highly active with Urban Impact, having participated in a number of our Athletics programs.

Several of Urban Impact’s staff members attended the funeral at Allegheny Center Alliance Church, with the eulogy led by Athletics Director Seth Reichart. In the midst of sadness and heartache, the glory of the Lord was lifted up as over a dozen people shared beautiful stories about the lives that were touched by Nick and Dylan.

At the funeral, Urban Missionary Andrew Churchill spoke about his relationship with Dylan. Last spring, Dylan was brand new to Urban Impact’s baseball program, and like many new players his age, it took some time for him to grasp the complexities of the game. However, rather than becoming frustrated or losing interest, he practiced hard, while remaining focused and determined. By the end of the season, not only was Dylan consistently hitting the ball, he had become one of the team’s most reliable gloves on the field, using his strong, accurate arm to anchor the outfield. Though Dylan was quiet, he had a sweet, caring spirit. He enjoyed the company of his teammates, and fed off of the cheers and excitement from his younger brother, Josh. Dylan’s mother also shares how Dylan was constantly an encouragement to her with his positive attitude, and that he would bring Bible verses he learned at Urban Impact home with him to read with her.

Urban Impact volunteer and Nick Taylor’s mentor, Nick Bruno, shared about his many heart-warming memories of Nick at the funeral. Nick not only participated in Outreach Basketball with Mr. Bruno, but was active in his Urban Impact Bible Study. Mr. Bruno described Nick’s huge smile and how he loved to laugh. He shared how Nick was the only student in their basketball gym that

memorized all of the names of God during the Scripture memory time. The leaders have now created an award, named after Nick Taylor, for memorizing Scripture verses.

Nick joined Mr. Bruno at church and served with him on the hospitality team, greeting strangers with his huge smile. He also shared how Nick joined him at his son’s lacrosse tournament one day, and when Mr. Bruno’s son, Lance, was injured on the field, Nick was the first one to scale the fence and run on the field to check on him. As Mr. Bruno expressed with a tear-filled voice, “that boy could love.”

The greatest memories shared during the funeral were accounts of both Nick and Dylan accepting Jesus as their Lord and Savior. Though we mourn their absence in this life, we rejoice in full assurance that they are now in the presence of Jesus, receiving crowns that will last forever. And we praise the Lord for the lives that they were able to touch during their time here on earth. We ask that you please keep their family and loved ones in prayer, especially their mother, father and two brothers.

In John 14:1-4, Jesus said: “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also. And you know the way to where I am going.”

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In Loving Memory of Nicholas & Dylan Taylor

Nicholas Taylor (left) and Dylan Taylor (right)

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For six weeks this summer I led students in a class called Jobs for Life. We had six students attend on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11am to 3pm. Jobs for Life is a global nonprofit organization that engages and equips the local church to address the impact of joblessness through the dignity of work. The Powered for Life training we completed through Jobs for Life lays the foundation to understand that we are created in the image of God, created to work, and our value and worth is rooted in our identity in Christ. The students enjoyed learning how to prepare for both financial independence and financial stewardship.

In one of the lessons, we heard the testimony of Nick Vujicic, who despite not having arms or legs, learned that God has equipped him to be a voice, and to use his voice to encourage anyone that would hear about his Lord Jesus Christ. “I have the choice to be angry at God for what I don’t have, or be thankful for what I do have.” The video moved

Jobs for Life: Equipping Students for the Future

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Jobs for Life provided help and support to strengthen my relationship with God. It helped me to understand how to put God and my goals as the first priorities. This program impacted my future because I’ll be focused on my goals instead of living life with no purpose. –Daniel Hill, UIF Student

[Jobs for Life] equipped me with the tools I need to successfully conduct myself. It taught me how I should be taking the narrow road in order to get closer to God. I will be more conscientious about the choices I make. Every choice I make will affect how successful I become or how far I miss my goal. – TeRonn Thompson, UIF Student

Zeus joined Urban Impact in 2015 as the

Options Representative. He and his wife

Hannah are dedicated to fathering the

fatherless, making disciples of Jesus, and

modeling a Spirit-led family. They live on

the North Side of Pittsburgh with their four

children Titus, Ever, Omar, and Isabel.

the students to tears! Many of them confessed they were told that they would amount to nothing and others felt like they had very little support to be successful. I witnessed God soften their hearts and speak worth into their lives.

Please join me in praying for the students, that they would apply the lessons learned this summer in their high school classrooms. Pray that each student advances their educational status to pursue one of the five options: College, Trade School, Job, Military, or Ministry.

By Zeus Origel− Athletics Urban Missionary, Options Representative

Left: Jobs for Life students visited the Bidwell Training Center Horticulture Technology Program. Right: Jobs for Life graduates

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Summer day camp 2016

Praising the lord Worship time Break every chain “I hear the chains falling!” Worship led by Ms. Sheri Turnbull.

Writing practice Literacy class Reading novels

Keith and sally’s Fun fore all Pnc park tour Favorite field trip to Turnbull Lake! Each class spent a day here in Cranberry. Posing at the Roberto Clemente statue.

"Shout joyfully to God!" Ps 66:1

An essential life skill. Learning phonics and gaining fluency. Camp piloted reading workshops.

At Summer Day Camp, Urban Impact gets the opportunity to invest in the lives of 1st through 8th grade students. It is a holistic ministry through and through – meeting needs spiritually, emotionally, physically, academically, and socially. Here are some photographs to give you a glimpse into the summer program!

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SUMMER day camp 2016 Urban Impact Summer Day Camp is an 8 week program through the summer. Each camp day includes math, literacy, Christian Education lessons, and recreation. Students also go to the pool, attend field trips, and learn many other artistic and practical skills.

200 Campers 50 High School and College Staff

High school staff Our High School Staff assisted with camp operation and helped disciple students. Lisa Owens led them through an Options course as well as weekly Bible Study. Top (L to R): Asa, Cameron, Bryan Bottom (L to R): Aisha, Lauryn, Saige Not Pictured: Talia

Veteran staff Dom and Jordyn have both gone from working as High School Staff at Camp to coming back as Interns. Dom attended Camp as a camper when she was young. Jordyn has worked at Camp for 7 years. L to R: Dom Waters, Amanda Wagner, Jordyn Cunningham

UIf education staff The Education Department Staff had a great time working as a team during the summer to make sure camp ran smoothly. L to R: Susan Smith, Julie Gohn, Amanda Wagner, Rachel Stojkovic, Lisa Owens, Amy Glover, Cailee St.Jean, Sara Van Kirk Glover

SUMMER day camp staff This summer, 44 interns were hired to work at Summer Day Camp. There were 30 Camp Counselors, 8 Academic Teachers, 3 Spiritual Formation Leaders, 3 Floaters.

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By Karli Rabold− Performing Arts Urban Missionary

“Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ’whom shall I send? And who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘here I am. Send me!’” (Isaiah 6:8)

Two years ago, I met the most incredible man. God had a plan, and we were married just one year later. With Jered being from Pittsburgh, and me from Ohio, it was an ongoing debate about where we would live once we got married. In a million years, I never thought I would be the one to move, but thankfully, God’s plans are bigger than my own.

One Sunday morning, I was visiting Christ Church at Grove Farm, where my fiancé, Jered, played bass on the worship team. Pastor Ed was preaching, and after the service, Jered and I went forward to talk to Pastor Ed’s wife, Tammy Glover. I had never met her, but I knew she was the Director of Performing Arts because two weeks prior, I had applied to be her assistant. I truly felt the Lord telling me to go up and talk to her, and I am so grateful that I obeyed.

Over the next year, Jered and I got married, I moved to Pittsburgh, and I became the administrative assistant in the performing arts department at Urban Impact. To say all of these changes were crazy is an understatement! However, I was completely blown away by this organization. Through my experiences, I truly fell in love with this ministry, the

community, and the students. As an administrator, I was consistently surrounded by things that I loved, but I wasn’t able to participate in them directly. I was content working in this department because I am passionate about the arts, but I longed to work in the creative aspect of the ministry, serving alongside students and teaching them about Jesus.

As time went on, I felt the Lord working in my heart and preparing me for the next step. As I watched the Urban Missionaries working directly with students, raising their support, and truly making a “hands-on” difference, I knew I couldn’t continue in my administrative role any longer. As scary as it was, I told God to lead the way as I gave up my salaried position and started to raise my support.

It has been four months since I became an Urban Missionary, and I couldn’t be happier that God led me to my husband, this community, and this position in ministry. It is so clear that this is where God has called me, for such a time as this, to make Pittsburgh my mission field.

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An Urban Missionary’s Calling

Karli has been working with kids in ministry for over

8 years in various settings including: teaching 2nd

grade, pre-school, directing children’s programs,

leading small groups, creating curriculum, and leading

worship. She loves music, anything Disney, and in her

spare time she enjoys editing videos, reading, spending

time with her husband and visiting her family in Ohio!Karli with the girls in her Urban Impact Hip Hop class

Karli and her husband Jered

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By Seth Reichart− Director of Athletics

We had another incredible season in our Monday Nights worship experience. Each year during the summer months, youth from the athletics, performing arts, and education ministries of Urban Impact gather together as a communi-ty to worship the Lord. Once again this year we gathered for dinner, elective activities, and ended each night with a powerful time of worship and growing in God’s word. Revelation 12:11 says, “They triumphed over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death.”

This summer, youth were given the opportuni-ty to triumph over the enemy by giving testimony to the power of Jesus’ blood. Each week we had at least one high school or college student give testimony to how Jesus transformed their life:

Isaiah shared about the challenge of growing up without a father and how he is trusting in the model of God his heavenly Father to teach him how to be a man of God who will be a faithful father to his children.

Cammy shared about the passion God placed in her heart while she was in Kenya to share the good news of Jesus with her friends in Pittsburgh. At only 14 years old she shared with the other young people in the room that God wants to use them as witnesses of his power and love.

Blake shared about the challenges of peer pressure and his own flesh that he faced after he committed his life to Christ years ago and gave testimony about how Jesus is helping him walk in victory over sin.

Talia shared about how God has been encouraging her to use her voice to proclaim his goodness and love and how He used her powerfully on her mission trip to Kenya.

Vince shared about feeling called to preach the good news to the lost and his desire to be a kingdom leader.

Zanine shared about her brokenness and pain followed by a message of hope that Jesus has lifted her up out of the pit and given her life.

Shaq gave testimony to God’s ability to lift him up out of fatherlessness and the projects to make him a Spirit filled urban missionary and a minister of the gospel.

Breland spoke of the difference that Christ has made in her own life as she recently made a really difficult decision to honor Christ with her life. She gave the youth a charge to choose the right path, even if it leads to sacrifice and suffering, because God will give you great joy!

During the final worship experience, we had an extended time of worship through singing, rapping, dancing,

and testimony. The Spirit of God prompted us to make an invitation for anyone to come forward after the service who wanted to commit their life to Jesus. A number of students came up; the Spirit of God was clearly at work in the room.

Two young women, Ebony and Tonya, who have been discipled in a Bible study, came forward. These two women have suffered multiple tragedies and experienced crisis and violence in their lives and this past summer Ebony’s ex-boyfriend was murdered. These girls have seen the power and love of Jesus transform their own life, so Ebony and Tonya were coming forward to bring their friend to Jesus. Toyna said, “Coach Seth, you need to pray with her because she said she felt the Holy Spirit come on her and I saw it.” That night the young woman they brought forward surrendered her life to Jesus Christ. But the thing that makes this even more amazing is that the girl who they led to pray and receive Christ is the sister of the young man who was murdered. The Lamb’s blood slayed the dragon and her life is forever secure in heaven!

The Lamb’s Blood Slays the Dragon

Seth Reichart has been with Urban Impact since 2007

and currently serves as the Director of Athletics. He

has a heart to preach the gospel and a passion for win-

ning people to Christ, “to seek and to save that which

has been lost” (Luke 19:10). Seth and his wife, Niki, live

on the North Side with their seven children Grayson,

Roman, Jackson, Elianna, Tyson, Solomon and ‘J.’

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OPTIONS REPRESENTATIVE, URBAN MISSIONARY:Options is an organization-wide effort to help Urban Impact students identify and reach their post-high school goals. This full-

time position is for someone passionate about helping at-risk students navigate through and from high school. Serving as a

missionary to the city of Pittsburgh, the Options Representative will pray, engage in the life of the community, build intentional

relationships with youth and volunteers, and preach the good news of Jesus Christ. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of faith to [email protected].

PERFORMING ARTS THEATRE PROGRAM ASSISTANT:This full-time position will be responsible for stage managing, teaching a weekly basic theatre lesson, assisting with rehearsals,

performances and events, and directing film and/or stage productions. Candidates must have an arts background and a basic

knowledge of theate literature/shows, and Microsoft Office, as well as a desire to build relationships with students in and out

of program. Please email your resume, statement of faith, and cover letter as soon as possible to [email protected].

ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION:Urban Impact is seeking a full-time Assistant to support the Director of Strategic Planning & Implementation, and the Executive

Office. Administrative support includes, but is not limited to scheduling meetings, completing expense reports, coordinating

staff events, and assisting with the annual ManUp Pittsburgh conference. Candidates must be highly organized, detailed, and

be able to type at least 55 WPM. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of faith to [email protected].

SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR, EXECUTIVE OFFICE: The Senior Administrator will support Founder & President, Pastor Ed Glover, and the Executive Office. This position will be

responsible for managing calendars, scheduling meetings, facilitating communication between departments, executing

administrative duties for organization-wide initiatives & development efforts, and coordinating volunteer trainings and UIF

Sunday events. Candidates must possess excellent project management and organization skills, as well as be able to type at

least 75 WPM. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and statement of faith to [email protected].

2017 Corn Hole Champs: Trinity Jewelers!

Run Urban Impact FO

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KIDS MARATHON • 5K • MARATHON RELAY • HALF MARATHON • FULL MARATHONw w w.c r o w d r i s e .c o m/Ur b a n im pa c tp i t t2017

O N E R U N N E R . O N E M I L E . O N E R A C E A T A T I M E .

MAY 6-7, 2017

IN OUR 7TH YEAR AS A PITTSBURGH MARATHON CHARITYYour support allows Urban Impact to build relationships and equip

at-risk kids and families with life skills, training, and resources.

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Grand Prize for the Top Fundraiser:

A week’s stay at a top resort – wherever and whenever you choose!

Some limitations apply.

Official platinUm level charity

of theNEW!

Employment Opportunities

Despite very hot, humid weather that would be more desirable at the beach than at a football game, Play Ball for Kids sponsors banded together for the annual Tailgate Party. They were overwhelmingly thankful for the air conditioning as they entered the hospitality tent at Heinz Field on Friday, August 12.

Attendees enjoyed a delicious buffet while so-cializing and watching the well-loved corn hole tour-nament, brought back this year by popular demand.

Left: Winners, Nathan & GageAbove: Mark & Patti Helgerman, Trinity Jewelers

Top Left: Jon & Jill Colussy, Colussy ChevroletBottom Left: Jesse Brierly & family, JP EnterprisesAbove: Tom Kreider & family

Congratulations to the Trinity Jewelers team! They will house the trophy for the next year with an engraved plate that recognizes them as the 2017 champs.

After the festivities in the tent, everyone made their way into the stadium to watch the Steelers play the Detroit Lions. Those who stayed to the end of the game were treated to a beautiful display of Zambelli fireworks, accompanied by music and a Steelers’ history video, concluding with the Steelers Renegade song!

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Run Urban Impact FO

R

KIDS MARATHON • 5K • MARATHON RELAY • HALF MARATHON • FULL MARATHONw w w.c r o w d r i s e .c o m/Ur b a n im pa c tp i t t2017

O N E R U N N E R . O N E M I L E . O N E R A C E A T A T I M E .

MAY 6-7, 2017

IN OUR 7TH YEAR AS A PITTSBURGH MARATHON CHARITYYour support allows Urban Impact to build relationships and equip

at-risk kids and families with life skills, training, and resources.

Contact [email protected] with any questions.

Grand Prize for the Top Fundraiser:

A week’s stay at a top resort – wherever and whenever you choose!

Some limitations apply.

Official platinUm level charity

of theNEW!

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Calendar of Events | Oct.-Dec. 2016

October 8 Urban Impact’s Children’s Choir performs at the annual PumpkinFest

October 15-16 MSHS Choir Retreat at Jumonville

October 23 Pastor Ed preaches at Urban Impact Sunday at Christ Church at

Grove Farm

October 27 Urban Impact’s Backstage Tour, beginning at 4:30pm (RSVP event)

October 29 Soccer End of Season Celebration at ACAC

Chick-fil-A Volunteer Day at Urban Impact

November 2 Atria’s North Shore hosts a Fundraiser for Urban Impact

November 6 Pastor Ed preaches at Ocean Reef Chapel

November 7 Play Ball 4 Kids Appreciation Dinner at the Priory (invitation only)

November 10 Basketball League Championship Game & Banquet

November 12 Fall Connexions Volunteer Training at Urban Impact

November 12-13 Urban Impact’s Children’s Choir performs at Allegheny Center

Alliance Church

November 21 Last Day of Outreach Basketball for Fall Semester

December 2-3 Light the Night Christmas Concert at Christ Church at Grove Farm

December 7 Last Day of Options Resource Center at Perry High School

December 8 Last Day of Literacy Support at Pittsburgh King & Pittsburgh

Allegheny

December 19 Last Day of Tutoring Center for Fall Semester

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