Pure Praise

Worship Service

Saturday, June 7

Contemporary Music & Fellowship

The View from the Pastor’s Window

"Give, and it will be given to you.  A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap.  For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."  Luke 6:38

Give. That is what this congregation has been doing in wondrful ways in the past month.  This year the session determined to cut the budget and do our best to live within that budget.  That has meant any of the "extras" have had to come from extra giving - in time and talent and resources.  And this congregation has met the challenge with the abundance spoken of and promised in this verse from Luke's gospel.  I just need to say how proud I am of this congregation and of your giving spirit.

When Luella retired as secretary and session determined that the secretary's hours would be reduced and the extra filled in by volunteers, we had more volunteers than were needed to meet the hours and so we have had the benefit of volunteers to do jobs that exceed what Luella was doing.  We have a crew that has taken on the production of the View and a group that prints and folds the bulletin.  We have a special group to handle the bulletin boards and the sign on the church lawn.  All of these are volunteers, giving as has been given to them.

When we had a need for a new refrigerator and let the congregation know of the need we received not one but two, one gently used and one brand new.  This met the greater need for cold space to enable us to better prepare and serve dinners.  Speaking of dinners, Donny F. has organized and managed several dinners as fundraisers, with help from various members of the congregation.  The success of this giving act has exceeded even his expectation and has benefited the reduced CE budget for Vacation Bible School.  We have experienced the promise of good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over.

The same can be said for the lawn care.  First, there were lawn mowers donated and then a crew of workmen who stepped forward and have not only cut the grass, but have trimmed the cemetery and hillsides, saving a great deal of money on lawn care service.  This is great giving.

Add to this the generosity of one of the best flea markets we have had in a long time, a great golf outing that was intended for fellowship, but also raised money and a wonderful Mother's Day Tea which was generously supported. 

This scripture is God's promise and we are seeing the fulfillment of it in the life of this congregation in many so many.  For this I praise God! 

Pastor Kay

God's Promises

Fulfilled

Vacation Bible School

Jerusalem Marketplace - A Holy Land Adventure

July 28 - August 1  9 a.m. - Noon

Ages: 4 - 12, nursery available

Volunteers needed - teenagers and adults

Friday, August 1  @ 6 p.m. - Picnic at Wilson Park Pavilion in Greentree

8 - 10 p.m. - Swimming at Greentree Pool -  free

Everyone is invited! Details in next month's VIEW.

Lynne S.  (412) 952-2003 

Membership Committee News 

Some big news this month!  First, a huge thank you to everyone who participated in the Third Annual Free Car Wash!  Whether you helped wash cars, provided needed supplies, brought your car in to take advantage of the opportunity, or simply prayed for our efforts, you are appreciated.  Yes, it was cool.  And yes, it rained on and off.  But, the weather actually made the job easier we didn't have to worry about overheating, and we didn't spend much on bottles of water for the workers!  No one kept a count of how many cars we washed, but we ended up getting donations totaling $228.00. 

Second, the pictorial directories are almost here!  The mock-up was reviewed by us and returned a few weeks ago and the finished product is expected to be shiped to the church early in June.  FINALLY! REJOICE!

More events coming up:  About mid-June we are teaming up with the Christian Education Committee to honor our five Confirmanands with a celebration dinner prior to their joining as confirmed, active members of our congregation.  The preparations for that are well underway.  Please pray for their journey.

Finally, please continue to help up by bringing to our attention any new visitors you notice before the worship service on Sundays.  Sometimes we get caught up in other things and don't notice everyone and we like to personally welcome them and present them with a small remembrance of their visit with us.  Of course, a personal welcome from you would help to make them feel welcomed, too.

For the Membership Committee,

Kim F.

Congratulations

to Joshua I., the recipient of the 2008 King Scholarship.  He is graduating from Langley High School and will be attending Slippery Rock University in the fall.  His plans are to pursue a career in the United States Marine Corp as a pilot.

Mothers of Preschoolers MOPS News

Even though our church meetings have concluded for the year, our MOPS group will continue to meet throughout the summer.  If you haven't been able to make it to one of the regular meetings, we hope you'll join us as we journey to different playgrounds around town.  We are also planning a few special trips and events.  Please invite a friend and feel free to bring older/younger siblings.

In keeping with our Fall Spring schedule, we will continue to meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month.  We'll get together for play and chatter from 100:00 - 11:15 a.m. unless otherwise noted.

May 28          Crafton Park Playgroung (off Steuben Street)

June 11         Banksville Park (Crane Ave)

June 25         Aiken School (Greentree Rd, behind the Elem. School)

July 9            Oakwood Playground (Durbin Steet, off Noblestown Rd)

July 23          Clever Road Playground (Clever Rd, Robinson Twp)

Aug 6            Ingram Park (Foster Ave across from Shopping Center)

Aug 20          Rennerdale Firehouse to visit the ducks then to Settler's Cabin

                     Park Playground.  Bring your lunch or snack. (Noblestown Rd

                     Carnegie)

Sept 10         (Raindate for Rennerdale) Crafton Park Playground

In the event of rain, or just really sloppy conditions, we'll meet at Mt. Pisgah Church and play in the nursery.

For more information or to be added to our email list, contact Jan C. 412-269-4589 or FourChurchMice@juno.com

Congratulations Graduates!

Donny F. - Graduated from Taylor Alderdice High School.  He will be continuing his education at Edinboro in the fall. 

Craig S.  - graduated from Central Catholic High School.  Craig is still deciding on which college he will be attending in the fall. Special Note: Craig's Crew team took third place at the Nationals in Tennessee last month.  Way to go!

Kenneth S. - graduated from George Washington University.  He traveling to China and hopes to be employed there.