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To receive information about upcoming events or, if you would like to become a volunteer within the Adult Ministries area or, if you are interested in knowing more about our Bible Studies, trips or fellowship events, please contact:Pastor Becky Brady @ 412-835-8900 X 126 or email A WORD FROM PASTOR BECKY
A Time for Everything When I think about the month of August, I sometimes get a tightness in my chest as I realize the lazy days of summer will soon lose their grip to Fall. I seem to never want the summer months to end…the extended hours of daylight, the warm summer sun and the joy of gardening….well, the joy of reaping from Pastor Rick's gardening! His "Garden of Eden" peach trees produce some wonderful fruit! Before too long, the kids will return to school, the morning traffic will test my patience and daylight savings time will attempt to allocate the daylight that does remain. Solomon said it well in Ecclesiastes 2:1 "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven". Have you ever looked really close at this scripture? Take the time to look closely at it now. Notice that Solomon uses two different words. He uses the word "time" (the Hebrew word ve'et) and the word "season" (the Hebrew word zeman). Solomon could have simply chosen to say…there is a time for everything and every activity under heaven…but he chose instead to make a very specific point. The point being….there is a very real difference between regular time and…."appointed" time. Think of the appointed time as being an appointment. Do you realize that Father God wants an appointment with you too? What Solomon is really saying is…there is an appointment time for every activity under heaven. Father God wants an appointment time to talk to you through His word – The Bible. Father God wants an appointment time to meet with you in prayer. Father God wants an appointment time to hear the beauty of your voice as you sing praises to His name. And, Father God wants an appointment time with you whereby you spread the Good News of Jesus to those who have never heard his glorious name! If it's been awhile since you’ve made an appointment with your heavenly Father, make an appointment with him today. His appointments are always free and His door is always open because, he's a 24 X 7 kind-of-Dad!
If you do not know Christ Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior, purpose today to receive Him: 1) Admit to God that you are a sinner, 2) Believe in Jesus Christ as Savior of the world and 3) Confess your sins to Jesus Christ and ask for His forgiveness. Once you've done that, purpose to allow His love to flow through you into the hearts and lives of others.
ADULTS (And kids)
Movie Night at the Church!: Due to low attendance, we will not be having Movie Night throughout the summer months. Enjoy your summer! We'll see you again in September! "Wild Edibles" Youth & Adults. Meet at the South Park Nature Center, 10AM Sat.8/7 "Wildflower Walk"-Children, Youth & Adults. Meet @ the Oliver Miller Homestead, South Park, Sat. 8/21 @ 10AM
JUST ADULTS Alive @ 5: "Dinner Night Out"! Come join us, the third Saturday of each month for a wonderful evening of good food and fine Christian fellowship. We select a different restaurant each month! Please RSVP to reserve your seat. Our Group Leader is Dorothy Wagner and our next outings are:
Alive @ 5 Trip to Lancaster: We will be traveling to see "Joseph" at the Millennium Theater and to also see the life-size recreation of the wilderness Tabernacle (the one the Israelites used during their 40-year wandering through the desert) which is on display at the Mennonite Center. This will be an overnight trip on October 22 and 23, 2010. We will travel by Myers Coach line and stay in the Courtyard by Marriott hotel. The cost? Just $225.00! Must RSVP quickly as space is limited.
Cleansing Stream Seminar: Registration is now CLOSED for the Summer Seminar session which started on June 2nd. However, it's never too late to talk with Pastor Becky about the program or for registering for the Winter session which begins in January. Registration forms are located at the Adult Ministry table in the Main Lobby. If you wish to know more about this ministry, please view the Cleansing Stream Ministry website at www.cleansingstream.org or call Pastor Becky Brady @ 412-835-8900 X 126.
Cleansing Stream Regional Retreat: The next Regional Retreat will be held on Friday, October 1st and Saturday, October 2nd, mark your calendars to attend IF you have already successfully completed the Cleansing Stream Seminar.
God's Most Prized Possession Bible Teaching: Leader Valeria Catalucci provides a Bible teaching the first Tuesday of every month in the 5th grade room on the C-2 level. The teaching starts at 7:PM and ends at 8:30PM. There is no fee and all are welcome! The next teaching is scheduled for 8/2 with the title "You Are Loved!" GEMS (Ages 65 and older) Lunch Bunch" & Bible Study: We meet the third Thursday of every month for lunch (at 12:00 Noon until 1:00PM) followed by a time of Bible Study (1PM until 2PM) led by Jan Wingard. The food is "home-cooked" by Ginny Murphy and lovingly presented by a wonderful team of volunteers. The cost for lunch is $6.00. You must RSVP for this event so that we know how much food to prepare. Our next event is scheduled for Thursday, (8/19) from Noon until 2PM, in the Multi-Purpose room.
To obtain free information and resources helpful and relevant to Seniors, click on this Assemblies of God (USA) official website http://sam.ag.org. Note: Please keep in mind that this website is located in Springfield, Missouri so the fellowship events which are listed on the website are not taking place in our area. SINGLE ADULTS (Ages 35+)
Bible Study & Relevant Topic Discussion: We meet for fellowship and a Bible study the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month. We have a great coffee and snack bar! There is no fee but a love offering will be taken. There is no dress code - just come as you are. If you do not have a Bible, we have ones that you can use. This is not a dating service. Rather, this is a time where single individuals can learn about the Bible, fellowship with one another, and grow deeper in the Lord. Our next gathering will be Friday,August 13th from 7:00PM to 9:00PM. Pastor Becky will deliver the teaching that she was supposed to give last month..."Lazarus Lives!" based on the 11th Chapter of the Gospel of John. We'll look at the different characters who participated in the event and discuss what we can learn from what they did right and wrong. FOR MORE INFORMATION: To obtain information, resources and books relevant to people who are single or single again, please click on the Assemblies of God (USA) Official website http://singles.ag.org/. However, please keep in mind that this website is located in Springfield, Missouri so the fellowship events which are listed are not taking place in our area.
UPCOMING EVENTS.... Labor Day Weekend; September 3-6, 2010 At Camp Jumonville (4PM Registration on Friday through 10:30AM Brunch on Monday). Cost $190 (Early Bird $180) includes lodging and 8 meals. $100 Deposit to hold your reservation. Payable to Christian Singles Fellowship (CSF) c/o Deborah Webb/588 Oakwood St, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. For more information phone Deb at 412-243-8449 or E-mail Susan at
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. If you are interested in attending any of these activities, please contact Becky Brady at 412-835-8900x126.
MANNA: We provide meals to individuals who have experienced a stay in the hospital. If you would like to volunteer to make and deliver meals, or, you know of a church member who is in the hospital, please contact Pastor Becky.
HOSPITALITY & FOOD SERVICE: We offer a smiling face and helpful assistance to people who are visiting our church. If you would like to volunteer to serve coffee and muffins, to our visiting guests, after Sunday morning services, please contact Pastor Becky.
FUNERAL RECEPTION TEAM: We provide food service and a beautiful reception event following the funeral service of a loved one. If you like to decorate or work with food, please contact Pastor Becky.
HEART-IN-HAND: A visitation ministry to individuals who are not able to make it to church. We take a cookie and a craft and give the gift of our time to someone in need of a visit. If you enjoy spending time with the elderly and the handicapped, please consider offering your service in this capacity.
FREE Spiritual Gifts Analysis!
This questionnaire will help you identify your God-given spiritual gifts. While there are many spiritual gifts, this evaluation covers the nine task-oriented gifts used in daily life to do the work of Christian ministry. Every Christian has a dominant gift and many possess more than one. Through this analysis, you will find out in which areas you are "less" gifted and will also discover your dominant task-oriented gift. You can then begin to concentrate on further developing your dominant gift as you exercise it in daily life and in your local church ministry. To find out how the Lord has gifted you for ministry. Click on to http://www.churchgrowth.org/cgi-cg/gifts.cgi
MINISTRY VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
I am looking for dependable people - leaders as well as followers. Age is not important. Education is not important. But, being a faithful and regular attendee of our church and having a sincere heart with a true passion to serve the Lord's people is a must! No job is too big or too small in God's economy. There are ministry needs in many different areas - some of which I've listed below. Please answer God's call for you to assist Him in serving and ministering to people within our church and then call me so that we can discuss the desires of your heart in more detail! This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 412-835-8900 X 126
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