THE ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER

Thursday, November 26, 2009

NOON (doors open at 11:30 a.m.)

This dinner is FREE OF CHARGE to people who would like to celebrate
Thanksgiving in the company of others rather than be alone.
reservations are required and must be made by calling the Church Office
(9:00 a.m to l:00 p.m.) @ 412-373-0391 weekdays.
RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 24, 2009.
Space is limited so we encourage you to register early.
OUR HOPE IS TO BRING HOLIDAY CHEER TO NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS WITH THIS FEAST OF CELEBRATION.
We do it because we care, and we hope you will join us.
For more information, contact dinner coordinator,
Sherry Reid, at 412-372-1879.

Regular Group Study Opportunities
(Each one is open to all interested)
Every Sunday: (Sept. – May)
9:50 am - An adult gathering spending time discussing contemporary issues in the context of the Christian faith and church (in the Shepherds Room).
Facilitator – shared leadership
Every Wednesday: (Sept. – May)
10:00 am - An adult gathering spending time together as a book discussion group. The bok presently being stu9died is "God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything" by Christopher Hitchens.
Facilitator – Rev. McCormick
7:00 pm - A group of men in Bible study
Facilitator – Richard Payne
Every Thursday :
7:00 pm – (Sept. 10 – Nov. 19) Trinity Bible Study Series: this ten week session will be a study of the Pentateuch (the first five books of the Old Testament). All are invited. (Please register with Rev. McCormick if you plan to attend.)
Facilitator – Rev. McCormick

Web Site(s) To Visit
From time to time we will list web sites for the congregation to visit for education, communication, spiritual development, fun, or otherwise.
This time try http://www.praywithafrica.com/ and discover what the people of Africa say they really want from the world!
Or, try http://www.umc.org/site/apps/nlnet/content3.aspx?c=lwL4KnN1LtH&b=2072519&ct=7536733 and discover how Methodists, Catholics, and Lutherans celebrated a milestone – together!
Or...Check out Tina Whitehead’s blog post on our Conference website (www.wpaumc.org). She tells about joining a group of Israeli Jews (peace activists and journalists) trying to get water to Palestinian villages.
Or go to www.factcheck.org and check the facts about Health Care Reform before believing everything you read in a chain email.

NEWS ?
Find out what is going on in the Annual Conerence and the General Church
Conference:
http://www.wpaumc.org/news
General Church
http://www.umc.org/site/c.lwL4KnN1LtH/b.2433457/k.88F3/UMC_Featured_News__Stories/apps/nl/newsletter3.asp

Steve McGranahan
The World's Strongest Redneck
November 15, 7:00 p.m.
Hilltop U.M.C.
Steve believes all of us have many gifts to use to share the "undying love of Christ" with others. He demonstrates quite visually that all can have the strength to use the gifts God has given us.
CONTACT – Rev. Edward C. Patterson
724-446-5495 / mredin1949@hotmail.com

Check Your Calendar!

Nov. 01 - CROP Walk (1:30 p.m. at Boyce Park)

Nov. 03 - ELECTION DAY!

Nov. 08 - 10:00 a.m. Combined Service followed by a “Potato Bar”

Nov. 13 - Diabetic Support Group

Nov. 22 - The Children Sing!

Nov. 23 - Community Thanks-Giving Gathering at Garden City United Methodist (sponsored by the Monroeville Interfaith Ministerium)

Nov. 26 - Thanksgiving Day Meal for the Community at the Garden City United Methodist Church

Nov. 28 - Decorate the Sanctuary for Advent / Christmas

Nov. 29 - First Sunday of Advent

NOVEMBER MEETINGS

Finance Committee - November 3 - 7:00 p.m.

Autism Family Support Group - November 9 - 6:00 p.m.

NAACP Meeting - November 9 - 7:00 p.m.

Church Council - November 10 - 7:00 p.m.

Diabetic Support Gtroup - November 13 - 10:00 a.m.

Worship Team - November 17 - 7:00 p.m.

Trustees' Clean Up Day - November 21 - 8:30 a.m. to noon

SPRC - Sunday, - November 22 - 10:00 a.m. between services

Miisterium Interfaith Thanksgiving Service - November 23 - 7:00 p.m.

Thanksgiving Day Dinner - November 26 - noon

Stitching Group - Fridays - 10:00 a.m.

COMING EVENTS

Pittsburgh East Crop Hunger Walk to Raise Funds for Wilkinsburg Community Ministry

On Sunday afternoon, October 11, 2009, walkers from many different churches and organizations will follow a 10K course through the East End of Pittsburgh to raise funds for Church World Service to fight hunger in our community and around the world. Of the total money raised 15% will go to Wilkinsburg Community Ministry’s hunger programs and 10% will go to those of the East End Cooperative Ministry. If you are interested in supporting CROP and WCM in this way, please sign in @ www.cropwalk.org and specify the Pittsburgh East Hunger Walk as the destination of your donation. You may also contact walk coordinator Sue Koehler at 412-441-7997 or 412-747-7920 or call the WCM office at 412-241-8072 and ask for information about how you can participate in this year’s walk.

A Greensburg District Evangelism Event

On Saturday, October 24^th, from 1:00 PM until 3:30 PM. This event for the youth will be held at Christ United Methodist Church in Youngwood, PA. The Harrision City UMC Praise Band, the Lower Burrell group called Black Lighters, Cutting Edge Ministries with Roy and Janice Gearhart, and Ellen Bullock, Conference Evangelist will all be a part of the afternoon festivities. There will be a snack break in the middle of it.

On November 15th, at Hilltop UMC

Steve McGranahan, The World's Strongest Redneck, from Heaven Ministries will be sharing at 7:00 PM. Steve believes all of us have many gifts to use to share the "undying love of Christ" with others. He demonstrates quite visually that all can have the strength to use the gifts God has given us.

Contact Information

Edward C. Patterson, Pastor, Hilltop United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 206, 222 Church Lane, Madison, PA 15663-0206, Tele: 724-446-5495, Fax: 724-446-5496

E-Mail: mredin1949@hotmail.com
Alternate E-Mail: eddiebecky@hotmail.com

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH?

34^th Annual Christian Art Show - November 7^th 10AM-4PM and November 8^th Noon-4PM at Calvary Lutheran Church, Old William Penn Highway and School Road in Murrysville. For entry forms call 724-327-4628 or 724-468-5792.

On November 15th, at Hilltop UMC, Steve McGranahan, The World's Strongest Redneck, from Heaven Ministries will be sharing at 7:00 PM. Steve believes all of us have many gifts to use to share the "undying love of Christ" with others. He demonstrates quite visually that all can have the strength to use the gifts God has given us.

The Homewood Art Museum presents A Silent Auction at Churchill Country Club on Saturday, November 21, 2009 from 5:30-7:30PM with a buffet meal and live piano music. Pittsburgh Steeler, L.C. Greenwood, is the facilitator. Tickets are $25. Call 412-526-8981 or 412-351-1416. Tickets also available at Dorsey’s Records.