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Weekly Email News
EMAIL ADDRESSES:To reach Alyce – [email protected]
To reach Stacey – [email protected] Office Phone Number: 814.361.2464
District Office Fax Number: 814.361.2465
JOHNSTOWN DISTRICT OFFICE HOURSMonday – Thursday 7:30 am to 1 pm
Wednesday July 05, 2017
510 Locust StreetJohnstown, PA 15901
Johnstown District ofthe United Methodist Church
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR REV. JAMES DEVORICKHenderson Funeral Home
Viewing Thursday 2-4 and 6-8Funeral Service at 10 am on Friday
PRE CHURCH CONFERENCE MEETINGSPastors, please plan on attending one of the two meetings scheduled for Pre Church Conference: Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Bethany United Methodist Church: Johnstown at 9:30 am or Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Ebensburg United Methodist Church at 6:30 pm.
From John Wilson, for Pastors: Please login to the Church dashboard immediately to make sure the contact information is correct for both the clergy and laity going from the church to annual conference. Especially make sure the 2017 Lay Member to Annual Conference start dates are current in the church dashboard. While online, the readers might as well correct the data on the local church’s entire leadership. If someone is unaware of the login information for the church dashboard, then contact the District Office.
Nancy Demi, District Lay Leader, incites all Lay Leaders, Lay Servants and other interested lay persons to meet with her during the Pre-church Conference Briefings - Thursday, July 20 at 10 am at Johnstown: Bethany U.M. or Wednesday, July 26 at 6:30 pm at Ebensburg U.M. The event will begin with worship and communion with the District Superintendent and clergy - and then the laity will meet separately. The agenda will include information about the Lay Servant ministry, the roles of laity in local church ministry and fellowship/sharing ideas. All laity are invited to join Nancy during these times!
UTH FOR MISSION IN JOHNSTOWNJuly 10-14 Uth for mission will be in the Johnstown area. On the 11-13th approx. 12 youth with adult mentors will be looking to do hands on mission work. Examples: small construction projects, painting,etc. If you have someone in your church who is in genuine need of a little help, you can contact me at 814 255-3963 or e-mail me at [email protected]. Blessings, Pastor Tom MooreUth for Mission is July 10-14th at the University of Pitt Johnstown. Registration is open online! New this year is a commuter rate! Join us as we serve the Johnstown community through work and outreach projects. Contact Amanda Gilligan at the conference center with questions
September 24, 1:30 PM at Arbutus Park Manor Chapel will be a day of History and Memories of Arbutus Park Camp Ground. The public is welcome. If anyone has pictures, memorabilia, or memories they would like to share, please bring them to the Main Office. Thank you.
Chaplain John Hollis
W.A.C.K. MENUA free community dinner, served at the Windber Area Community Kitchen, will be held from 4 pm-6 pm Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Calvary United Methodist Church, 1800 Stockholm Ave in Windber PA.
The meal will be sponsored & served by Bayada Pediatrics.
The menu will feature Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes w/ Country Gravy, Carrots, Peaches, Assorted Desserts and Coffee/Punch.
All are welcome!
The Windber Area Community Kitchen (W.A.C.K.) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.
Learn Biblical HebrewThe Johnstown District School of Biblical Language is again offering an opportunity to learn Biblical Hebrew at a basic or advanced level. An award of up to 7 CEU’s is possible. Cost is $10 per session. Meet on Thursday mornings, beginning in September. Interested? Please consult Dr. David Stains, 814-539-0532 or [email protected].
PARK AVENUE UMC IN SEARCH OF MUSICIANSPark Avenue UMC is in search of a keyboard player and/or guitarist for 1 Sunday per month. If you or any of your friends are interested in this, please contact Pastor Len Findley at 814-659-9141 or Linda at 814-288-0108.
SEVERAL CHURCHES IN SEARCH OF MUSICAL GROUPSA few of our local churches are in search of musical groups who could perform at a Sunday morning service during summer months. If you happen to know of any, please contact Stacey at the District office and give her the proper contact information. Thanks!
PLEASE JOIN US IN THE RISE AGAINST HUNGER!
Fundraiser Donations Drive with Goodwill ‘by the pound’ to benefit Rise Against Hunger, riseagainsthunger.org. Eligible Items: clothing, linens, housewares, shoes, purses, toys, glassware, cooking accessories, pictures, sports equipment, tools, small musical instruments, electronics (no TVs), books, jewelry, knick-knacks, and light furniture items (e.g., kitchen chairs, small tables)Collection Dates & Times:Friday, July 28, 2017 Saturday, August 5, 20173-7 pm 9 am to NoonSouth Fork First UM Church Elton Zion UM Church500 Maple Street, South Fork 1089 Mt. Airy Drive, Elton
Saturday, August 26, 20179 am to NoonMt. Hope UM Church258 Mt. Hope Road, South Fork
Goodwill of the Southern Alleghenies (814) 536-3536
Continuing Education OpportunitiesSpanish for Ministry II:Review and Advance
By popular request, we are again offering an opportunity to learn basic Spanish and/or advance in your experience of the language. We offer the course as “Spanish for Ministry” with the frequent use of Bible Readings and praise choruses to better equip those who plan to participate in Prison Ministry, UMVIM missions, or other Christian worship and service experiences.
Award- 7 CEU’s, awarded through Johnstown and Indiana DistrictsWhere- Armagh United Methodist ChurchWhen- Wednesday mornings, beginning at 9:30 am on September 13. Plan for
30 sessions.Cost- $300 (Consult Continuing Education for scholarships). Free to
members of Beulah or Armagh Churches. Textbook provided by Prison Outreach Ministries. You will need to acquire a Spanish Bible (Reina Valera, 1960 translation).
Questions? - Contact Dr. David Stains 814-539-0532 or 539-0044 or [email protected]
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Volunteers NeededRISE – a light dinner followed by a contemporary Worship and Praise Service every Thursday night at the Garfield Street UMC at 6 pm. RISE is a shared ministry of the United for God Cooperative and the Ebensburg UMC. This ministry is growing, already we are adding more partners, most recently Homestead Ave. UMC.
You are invited to be part of this new ministry! There are opportunities for everyone to share the love of Christ and to use their gifts. Help is needed in cooking, serving, clean up, welcoming, singing, playing a musical instrument and just worshiping with others. Please let Pastor Carol know if you are willing to help. You do not have to commit to any particular number of times, just as your schedule allows. The Spirit is rising in Johnstown!
Bethany UMC of Johnstown has 150 plain white dinner plates and soup bowls free to anyone that would like them. Interested parties can call the office at (814) 266-9588, Monday through Friday 8:30-12:30pm to arrange to pick them up.
Hello Sisters and Brothers,Oakland will again host the Global Leadership Summit, and I have worked out special discount pricing for all UM pastors.
United Methodist discount code 17TGLSCRFT $139 Here is the code. 17TGLSCRFT
If you work with youth, are in school, or are in financial need, I can work some even better deals.
Please call or email me at (814-269-3678, [email protected]) if you have any questions.
Pastor Randy BainLead Pastor Oakland UMCMaking Passionate and Compassionate followers of Jesus Christ.
"For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-control." 2 Timothy 1:7
It’s that time of year again! Are you in need of a renewal in your spirit and leadership? Can’t afford to go away and pay for hotels, meals, travel?
Come to the Global Leadership Summit at Oakland UMC in Johnstown!
The Global Leadership Summit is a leadership conference that is simulcast from Willow Creek Church in Chicago to sites all over the world. Top leaders from both the business world, and local church take part in the top level teaching over these two powerful days of training and transformation.
(Please click the link for more details on the event.) http://www.willowcreek.com/events/leadership/?utm_source=Willow+Creek+Association&utm_campaign=9415708327-Speaker_Leak_1_01_24_17&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_663a229389-9415708327-208559045#faculty
We can get you an unbelievable rate for this two day training, snacks, and lunches included.
Contact Oakland (814.269.3678) or Pastor Jeremy Barkley at (814.525.4464) for a special rate that is around $89-$99 for the entire conference. (Normal pricing is around $250 for this conference) Contact Oakland for the promotional code that fits best for you. Oakland UMC in Johnstown is site #237.
(Billy Hybels and Andy Stanley are just two of the speakers in this years faculty.)
Pick up your information regarding the Global Leadership Summit at the District office which includes a free app to download!
PIRATES vs. CARDINALS – AUGUST 17, 2017
Announcement for the District churches! Faith Night August 17th Bus trip!
Hey everyone! We are trying to fill up the bus to the Pirate game on August 17th which is Faith Night. As of 5/26 we only have about 25 seats taken of the 50 we need to go ahead with the plans we have made. The total cost of the evening (besides your personal spending) is $50 (bus ride and game day ticket) and we have a great section of seats reserved in section 128 at PNC Park. Share with your friends and family and get your $20 deposit per ticket into the Bethany UMC of Johnstown office ASAP. We have extended the deadline until June 12th. If we don't fill up the bus by then we will have to cancel the bus trip. Give us a call at Bethany UMC of Johnstown at 814-266-9588 to make your reservation.
Hey Kids it's VBS Time at Ferndale UMC!Come on along to Son Rock Kids Camp July 10th through the 14th and get ready for an adventure that you won't forget! Son Rock Kids Camp is full of fun, music, crafts, games, snacks and more. Through all of these activities you will find out how Jesus accepts, protects, saves and forgives you. The VBS program will be on Sunday the 16th at 10:00AM with cookies and drinks following the program. Call the church office at 288-4553 for more details. Hope to see you there!
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!JUMP is looking for retired men and women who are seeking a rewarding experience.
PAY: NONE
BENEFITS: Investment in your community; serve God by doing ministry to help the less fortunate
Current JUMP leaders are aging and dealing with health limitations. They will help with permits, design, materials transport, and paperwork.Priority for jobs goes to handicap needs, followed by home repairs addressing safety issues. Teams are generally 3 to 5 people and most jobs are completed in 2 to 3 days. We need team leaders and team workers, hopefully with some fix-it experience, but we will train any interested individual.This is a part-time volunteer effort. JUMP has tools but bringing your own is encouraged. Access to a small truck or van is also helpful but not necessary.For more information, call Franklin Street UMC at 535-8288.
“MESSY CHURCH”Park Ave UMC will sponsor "Messy Church" the last Saturday of every month from 3-5 pm. This is an event that highlights the family. There is a time of welcoming, a craft or game time, a time for celebration and each month we will be serving a meal and the best part is it is absolutely free. Call the church for more details at 814-288-4725. We'll see you at "Messy Church".
FERNDALE UMC STRAWBERRY FESTIVALFerndale UM church will have our Strawberry Festival on July 9, 2017 from 5 to 7 pm. Please join us for sweets, fun and a friendly visit. Everyone is invited to join us for a concert directly after the festival at 7 pm. It will feature R. Bailey Allen. Bay, as he is better known, has been writing and playing music from an early age. He plays multiple instruments and is a published musician. His latest album being: “There’s No Greater.” The sales of his CDs go to ensure furthering his ministries through music. Bay is an associate pastor in Riverview UMC in Beaver Falls, Pa. Please join us in welcoming Pastor Bay!
CLERGY REMINDERS:UPCOMING DEADLINES:All clergy - please give this your immediate attention. Please check "Required Annual Forms" on the WPAUMC website for more information. Of course, all of these deadlines can be met BEFORE the deadline!
May 15 -2017 Clergy Evaluation – Submit to District OfficeThe following churches have NOT submitted their Clergy Evaluations and which are one month overdue to the office:Alum BankArmaghCherry Tree ChargeCoalport ChargeGlasgow Larger Parish Hollsopple: Bethel/Centennial ChargeJohnstown Faith/Ferndale/Park Avenue ChargeJohnstown FirstJohnstown Franklin StreetJohnstown Grove AvenueJohnstown Homestead AvenueJohnstown OaklandJohnstown WestmontRoxbury St. PaulsShanksville/Central City ChargeWilmoreLilly
May 15 –Continuing Education Report Form – Submit to District Office
May 15 –Annual Parsonage Inspection – Submit to District OfficeThe following churches have not submitted their Annual Parsonage Inspection Report:Alum BankArmagh
Cherry Tree ChargeCoalport ChargeDunlo/Sidman/BeaverdaleEbensburgFishertown ChargeGlasgow Larger ParishJohnstown BeulahJohnstown CalvaryJohnstown FerndaleJohnstown FirstJohnstown: Grove AvenueJohnstown: OaklandJohnstown: WestmontMt. HopePointSalix: BethelSouth Fork: FirstWindber: Calvary
District Prayer Chain- Family of retired Pastor James Devorick- Dottie Walker- Wiewiora Family- Cheryl Adams- Our Country and our Leaders- All Pastors and Laity in the Johnstown District
Alyce’s Schedule: July 10 – Alyce at CampJuly 11 – Alyce at CampJuly 12 – Alyce at CampJuly 13 - Alyce at Camp – DISTRICT OFFICE CLOSEDJuly 14 – Alyce at CampJuly 15 – Alyce at CampJuly 16 –
Conference News and Events
Camping & Retreat Ministry InitiativeBishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi announced at the 2017 Annual Conference that the conference is being called to raise $5 million in four years for our Western PA Camps and Olmsted Retreat Center. (That is double what we raised for Imagine No Malaria!) In a spontaneous offering, $9,251.52 was collected after she made the announcement preceded by her rappelling from the balcony to the conference floor – in high heels! The Youth added $1,985. Making a total of $11,236.52 to kick off the initiative. Watch for more details as this initiative unfolds.
Continuing Education Events
2017 DISABILITY RETREAT AT OLMSTED MANORSeptember 10-12, 2017
The 2017 Disability Retreat “We Belong” will be at Olmsted Manor on September 10-12, 2017. This retreat is for anyone who lives with a disability and their caregivers. Cost is $141.50 per person. *Financial assistance is available. Please contact Olmsted Manor for more information.
Family Autism Retreat at Jumonville Camp - September 22-24, 2017. This weekend retreat allows families of children living with autism to enjoy a mountaintop experience that will combine coveted parental free time with an opportunity for quality family time. Hope is provided through time for worship, rest and relaxation in a safe Christian setting capable of caring for children with Autism. All ages are welcome! Registration deadline September 15, 2017. Brochure/registration form or Register online
OLDER ADULT RETREAT Olmsted ManorJuly 17-21, 2017 (Mon. dinner – Friday lunch)
Theme: “Stained Glass Windows: Letting God’s Holy Spirit Shine!”Deans: Mrs. Lois Hiles and Mrs. Glenda MerrittBible Teacher: Rev. Bruce K. MerrittMusic Director: Robin SwankCost: Tuition: $16.00 + Room and Board: $264 = $280
Price includes class, 4 nights stay, 12 meals, and evening entertainmentCamperships available for first time attendees!
For more information: Olmsted ManorP.O. Box 8, Ludlow, Pa. [email protected] www.olmstedmanor.org
Glenda and Bruce Merritt1268 Fells Church Rd, Belle Vernon, Pa. 15012
Thank you for any publicity that you can give this retreat. It is a week of Bible teaching, worship, fun, good food, and fellowship. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!Abundant Blessings…Pastor Bruce K. Merritt
SHORT-TERM MISSION PROJECT OPPORTUNITY AT CHERRY RUN CAMP The Franklin District camp is always in need of adult volunteers to help with the work of the camp. Working and helping at Cherry Run is a great short-term local mission project for church groups or for individuals. Work one day or as many as you are able. Cherry Run Camp especially needs volunteers to help the week prior to camp to clean and prepare the grounds and buildings for camp. They are also looking for volunteers to serve in the kitchen during camp. They have a camp cook who plans and buys for the camp, but he needs extra hands to prepare and to serve the meals. Individual volunteers or a team of four individuals are needed each day to assist the cook. Your help is greatly sought-after and appreciated. For more information or to volunteer, contact Judy McQueen, Cherry Run Camp Meeting Board Member, at 724-846-7565 or [email protected].
5TH ANNUAL FAITH NIGHT AT PNC PARKThursday, August 17, 2017. Enjoy discounted tickets for the Pirates-Cardinals game at 7:05 pm and stay after the game to hear from Manager Clint Hurdle and many more Pirates Players and Coaches discuss how faith has impacted their lives, both on and off the field. The Faith Night presentation will last approximately 45 minutes. Early bird pricing for groups of 15 or more. Contact Chad Glover at (412) 325-4756 or [email protected] or Ryan Vizzini at (412) 325-4777 or [email protected]
15th Annual Kidz2Kamp Golf Fundraiser on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Cedarbrook Golf Course, intersection of Route 51 & Interstate 70. Cost is $110 per golfer and includes dinner + lunch on the turn. Register and pay by July 15 and save $10 per golfer. More info online at Jumonville.org/event/golf.
Deaf Ministry Workshop on Friday, September 15 – Saturday, September 16 at First UMC, 504 Jackson Street, Reynoldsville, PA 15851. Presented by Rev. Leo Yates Jr. of the United Methodist Committee on deaf and Hard-of Hearing Ministries and Author of “Deaf Ministry: Ministry Models for Expanding the Kingdom of God”. With its various models, Deaf ministry offers faith communities ways to grow and make disciples. Join us as we learn more about how to start or expand the Deaf Ministries in our churches and communities.
Session 1 – Friday, September 15: from 6:30 – 8:30 pmSession 2 – Saturday, September 16: from 9 – 11:30 amSession 3 – Saturday, September 16: from 12:30 – 3 pm
(Lunch provided on Saturday for registrants of both sessions)$10 per session or $25 for all three sessions.
Contact Rev. Tom Carr at 814-653-8593 (voice) or [email protected] or Jenny Gordon at 814-590-6097 (voice or text) or [email protected]
Minister's Chorus (Rev. Steve Morse)Rev. Steve Morse is the director of this chorus and would love for you to join him at one of his upcoming concerts.
Upcoming Concerts
Sept. 21, 2017 Linesville/Harmansburg UMC Oct. 19, 2017 Mount Hope UMC Nov. 16, 2017 Brookville First UMC
New Newsletter Available Now!! Prison Outreach MinistryKeep up with WPA Prison Outreach Ministry volunteers in their latest newsletter. Learn more about the ministry and how you or your church can get involved at: wpapom.org.
GIVE TO WEST VIRGINIA FLOOD RELIEFGive to WV Flood Relief - The Western Pennsylvania UM Conference, is gathering funds under the designation #WV2016 and encouraging local churches to take up an offering or give online.
EASTBROOK MISSION BARN – Magnet and T-shirt SaleShow your support by purchasing a magnet for the suggested donation of $5 each or $15 each for a t-shirt. All profits will support the mission projects with the Eastbrook Mission Barn. For more information or to place an order, call the Mission Barn at 724-856-8241. Make checks payable to: Eastbrook Mission Barn, 226 Church Lane, New Castle, PA 16101.
Katie Peterson, Deaconess, Church & Community Worker. Katie coordinates the donations and distribution of UMCOR relief supply kits. She assists New Castle UM Churches to enhance ministries in poverty alleviation. This includes building handicap ramps. How to support Katie:
1. Pray – Our prayers are welcome and strengthen her ministry2. Stay in contact – Ask to receive her newsletter and follow her website and Facebook Page3. Seek to participate in the ministry Katie serves. Ask about ways to help with missionary
support.4. Donate to Katies Advance #98242 – 100% of your gifts are used to support missionaries and
they powerfully contribute to the continued health and vitality of United Methodist missionary outreach.
Contribute through your local church, online at www.umcmission.org or by calling 888-252-6174.
Keep Up With Upcoming Events - WPAUMC Conference
The website for upcoming events is: http://www.wpaumc.org/events. The Conference Calendar can now be found on the website under “Calendar” instead of “Events”, to save any confusion.
Follow the Western Pennsylvania Conference on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wpaumcCONFERENCE MISSION OPPORTUNITIES
You can now check our running list of WPA VIM Trip Opportunities online anytime at www.wpaumc.org/opportunities
Summer Volunteers Needed in Connellsville: The Connellsville Flood Recovery Center still has 109 active cases in the aftermath of flooding last August. Volunteer assistance is needed for repair and rebuilding at many of those homes. UM volunteers from several districts, including Erie, Butler, Connellsville, Pittsburgh, Greensburg, and Johnstown have helped. Housing and hospitality for teams serving multiple days is available, but one-day teams are common. One team from Latrobe UMC serves once a month! Volunteers can register online at: connellsvillevolunteers.org/2016/09/08/how-to-volunteer/ or email [email protected].
UMCOR Needs Health, Bedding Kits: Katie Peterson, new executive director of the Eastbrook Mission Barn, notes that UMCOR has put out a call for health and bedding kits. Get kit details at wpaumc.org/MissionBarn. UMCOR Kits Needed: Cleaning buckets, health kit, and bedding kit ingredients can be gathered by local communities and congregations. UMCOR kits can be received at Eastbrook Mission Barn, at the Conference Center or at one of the official Mission Barn sub-depots. Eastbrook Mission Barn is on call to deploy their kits through the UMCOR Relief Supply Network through their national system. Kits collected in UMCOR's name are UMCOR property and unverified kits cannot be given out in UMCOR's name by local groups. Mission U – July 2017: Service and learning for Kids, Teens & Adults at Cal U. www.wpaumc.org/missionu. Registration’s Open for Mission u 2017! Learn about the July 27-30 event for adults, youth and children and download a flyer to share at wpaumc.org/missionu.
UM A.R.M.Y. – Your church can be a youth work camp as Youth and chaperones partner with UM A.R.M.Y. to love your neighbors. www.ne.umarmy.org.
Eastbrook Mission Barn – Ramps, relief supplies and Outreach. ALL ages can serve for one day in the New Castle area. www.wpaumc.org/missionbarn For Mission opportunities, please go to www.wpaumc.org/opportunities. This is the best place to see what is open.
UMCOR Sager Brown Team – July 30-August 5, 2017: Join the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) in the work of disaster response and fighting poverty at Sager Brown, their main warehouse and shopping depot. Volunteers engage in local outreach and in preparing relief supply kits as signs of comfort and hop to a community in distress. Age 16+. Estimated cost $2,500. Individual Volunteers in Mission: Change your life by becoming an individual volunteer. Learn more at umcmission.org/Get-Involved
WPAUMC Volunteers in Mission – United Methodists voluntarily serving people outside the church – locally, regionally, nationally or internationally.
1. What teams can I join? www.wpaumc.org/opportunities
2. How do I learn about leading a team? www.wpaumc.org/VIMtraining
3. Once we have a team planned, what do we do?a. Register your team at www.wpaumc.org/RegisterVIMteamsb. Get VIM Insurance at www.umvimnej.org
4. Once our team returns, what do I do? www.wpaumc.org/MissionReport
5. Where can I find local church resources?
a. www.wpaumc.org/localchurchmissions b. Contact Stephanie Gottschalk at [email protected] or 724-776-2300, ext.
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6. How do I get involved in Disaster Response?
a. Take UMCOR training at www.wpaumc.org/DisasterResponseb. Make sure your local church has a local disaster planc. Volunteer at Eastbrook Mission Barn or one of its satellites
7. What if there is a disaster in my church’s community?
a. Local pastor reports damage to church and with their community to their District Superintendent
b. Local pastor reports damage to church and with their community to Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, Rev. Calvin Cook at 814-442-5899
CLERGY DEVELOPMENTVital ministry requires a plan. Let this be a tool to create your continuing education plan. Opportunities are listed here by areas of focus to allow you to target an area where you need to grow. Our Conference focus for 2016 is Leadership. There are some great leadership development events coming up! Which ones could help strengthen your ministry?Fiji Team – fall 2017 (Dates to be determined): Cyclone Winston devastated parts of the Fijian Islands in February 2016. We are working with our brothers and sisters in the Methodist Church in Fiji and the UMC to meet their ongoing needs with solidarity and encouragement. Cost to be determined.
Spark 2018 – January 19-21, 2018 at Sheraton Station Square, Pittsburgh. A retreat for youth grades 6-12 and their leaders.
Parenting Teens Seminar with Duffy Robbins on Saturday, September 23, 2017 from 1:30 – 4:30 pm in the Ingomar UMC Fellowship Hall, 1501 W. Ingomar Rd, Pittsburgh. Join us for this brand new event! Duffy will be sharing with us about how to be intentional about parenting our teens. He will help us understand teenage development in 2017 as well as how we can pass on our legacy of faith to them. For more information, contact Amanda Gilligan at [email protected] or 724-776-2300 ext 224.
Laity Sunday 2017: “Therefore, Go! With HOPE Through Hospitality” on Sunday, October 15, 2017. Often when we think of hospitality, we think of it through the lens of how we receive guests in our
midst. But the reality is, we practice hospitality wherever we are, even when we are outside our home or church.
Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union – We are your credit union. People helping people! Many services offered. www.keystoneumfcu.org or phone 888-972-0797
Visitors from the Past: Returning to ministry September 1, 2017. Available for church services, revivals, Christian schools, Christian Women’s Clubs, spiritual renewal services and much more. For bookings, contact Luella Krieger at 814-590-1937 or [email protected].