DATES TO REMEMBER

¨ Vacation Bible School - July 27-August 1  

¨ Bicycle Outing - August 2

¨ Rummage Sale - August 16

CHOIR PRACTICE - On summer recess.

CONTEMPORARY SERVICE - Temporarily suspended but will resume on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM starting on August 6th.

BIBLE STUDY - Pastor Adams' Bible study will continue on Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM.  Everyone is invited.

OFFICE HOURS - Pastor Adams will be happy to meet with you at a mutually convenient time.  Call him at 724-542-9755 (Home) or 724-312-4405 (Cell) to arrange an appointment.

CARE CELLS - Care Cell formation is underway and we are in need of volunteers of past and present Deacons and Elders to help in the leadership roles.  Please contact Kathy Higgins if you would be interested or have any questions. 

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - Vacation Bible School is scheduled for July 27 to August 1.  Maci Seibel is the VBS leader and Kathy Higgins is her adult assistant.  The theme is "Sonworld", based on Joshua 24:15, "Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve".  Maci is excited about leading the children in a fun-filled week teaching them what it means to choose Jesus as their Saviour.  Many volunteers will be needed so please contact Maci or Kathy if you are interested.

VBS SUPPLIES - We would appreciate any snacks or craft items donated to cut costs for VBS.  If you would like to donate any items, please sign up on the bulletin board and deliver them by Sunday July 20.

RUMMAGE SALE - The Helper's Guild is sponsoring a rummage sale on August 16th.  Any items you wish to donate are to be priced and brought to the church on Friday, August 15th.  All proceeds will be used toward the purchase of new lightweight tables.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Anyone interested in joining the Prayer Shawl Ministry is welcome! The group meets once a month (usually the 3rd Wednesday) at 10:00 AM at the church.  If you know anyone who could use a shawl, please contact Janet Clark, Diane Hauser, Kay Guidas or any member. To date, forty one prayer shawls have been given away!

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY - Middle Presbyterian Prayer Shawl Group Ministry meets once a month on the third or fourth Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the church.  All interested people who like to knit or crochet (or weave or quilt) are invited to come and learn about this caring ministry. We will make prayer shawls for those in need of prayer and compassion. Invite a friend and bring your yarns, needles, hooks and prayers to the church. Let us make this an opportunity to expand our loving outreach in our community. The Prayer Shawl Ministry is in need of dress boxes (large enough for a shawl). If you have boxes to donate please bring them to the church or give them to Janet Clark or Diane Hauser.. Click here to visit the Prayer Shawl Ministry website.

MISSION CIRCLE COLLECTING ITEMS -  At the May 10th meeting the Mission Circle initiated several projects. 

• HEALTH KITS: Each kit is to consist of: 1 hand towel, 1 wash cloth, 1 comb, 1 metal file or nail clipper, 1 bar of soap, 1 toothbrush, 1 tube of toothpaste (4-7 ounces) and 6 band aids. All items are to be sealed in a one gallon plastic bag with a zipper closure. Those wishing to contribute can make up an entire health kit, donate individual items for the kits or donate money for the purchase of needed items. 

• ITEMS FOR SOLDIERS: Suggested items for soldiers in Iraq are meat snacks, mints, gum, batteries (any size), small magazines and letters (doesn’t cost anything. 

• FLIP TABS FROM ALUMINUM CANS Save the flip tabs from your aluminum cans this summer.

THE GOOD SAMARITAN CENTER - The Good Samaritan Center. Located at 15 Eagle Street in Mt. Pleasant, the volunteers of the center are dedicated to reaching out to families and individuals in our communities who are facing hard times. They try to help them find immediate relief and also guide them into taking the steps necessary to improve their situation. The Center is sponsored by the Mount Pleasant Ministerium.

BLACKBURN CENTER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS - Blackburn Center is offering a volunteer training class for people interested in providing supportive services to victims of domestic and sexual violence. The training class will begin in early 2008. The class meets twice a week for 3 hours per session. Total class time is 69 hours, plus a practicum. Volunteer counselors answer Blackburn Center’s 24-hour hotline and offer options, information and referrals to victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse. Blackburn Center offers additional training for volunteers interested in helping at our shelter or with advocacy services. Volunteers are able to work flexible hours, and may do some work from home. In addition — and most importantly — they made a difference in the lives of victims of domestic and sexual violence. Call (724) 837-9540 for information or visit the website at www.blackburncenter.org.

SAVE YOUR PRINTER CARTRIDGES - The next time you change the printer cartridge in your ink jet printer, bring the used one to the church. There is a box in the annex to collect used cartridges. These cartridges will be taken to Pine Springs Camp where the camp will send them to be recycled and will receive money for each one. What an easy way to do something for the environment and Pine Springs Camp.

2008 COMMUNION DATES
August 24	Summer
October 5	World Communion
November 23	Christ the King
December 24	Christmas Eve

1 John 2:8 ...the true light now shineth.