Something for Everyone! What s inside?

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1 Something for Everyone! What s inside? Fall Worship... Membership... Welcome Back... Music... Good Little Giants... Fall Sermon Series... Adult Education... Adult Groups... DR Mission Trip... Youth Ministry... SPC Kids

2 September 9 One Worship Service at 10 AM September 16 8 AM Chapel 9 & 11 AM Sanctuary 10 AM Sunday School Interested in Membership? September 6 PM...Dinner at the Long s house September 9 AM - 1 PM...Membership Class & Lunch September 11 AM...Be received as a New Member Please contact Sharon Barber if you would like to become a member of Sewickley Presbyterian Church. Questions? SPC Office Adult Education: Rev. Sarah Bird, sbird@sewickleypresby.org Youth Ministry: Mike Creamer, mcreamer@sewickleypresby.org SPC Kids: Brian Mack, bmack@sewickleypresby.org Membership: Sharon Barber, sbarber@sewickleypresby.org Music: Craig Dobbins, cdobbins@sewickleypresby.org

3 3 The summer has flown by and fall is here! That means things are about to really pick up at SPC. There are so many ways to get involved in the life of the church: classes, weekly groups, social events, mission opportunities, etc. I hope that you will look through this Fall Guide and find at least one way to participate in addition to worship. Remember, you will only get out of your faith what you put into it. My hope is that each of us will rededicate ourselves to growing as disciples of Jesus, living together as a church family, and serving together in God s mission in this world. I also hope to see you this fall! In Christ, Rev. Kevin J. Long Pastor klong@sewickleypresby.org Welcome Back! MUSIC AT SPC NOVEMBER 18 WORD SUNG 11 AM Worship Service Plan on joining us for this special Sunday where the Word is sung instead of spoken. Our Chancel Choir will be joined by members of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

4 September 15 5 PM Join us as we celebrate our Fall Kick-Off with a concert from one of our favorites!

5 News You Can Trust SPC SUNDAY Fall 2018 Series 5 FAKE NEWS about GOD SERMON SERIES on SUNDAYS: September 16 September 23 September 30 October 7 October 14 October 28 November 4 November 11 BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Rev. Kevin J. Long Rev. Sarah Bird Sewickley Presbyterian s Fall Sermon Series is determined to solve the question What s true and what s not true about God? Don t miss this exciting time where we ll uncover the reality about God and dispel any rumors that have been floating around. If you are unable to attend on a Sunday and don t want to miss a sermon, visit our website and listen live each Sunday at 9 AM and 11 AM. Sewickley Presbyterian Church. 414 Grant Street. Sewickley, PA

6 ADULT EDUCATION

7 ANSBY HALL CLASS Ansby Hall 7 Join us as we explore a wide array of topics. September 16, 23, 30 Yinz Are Exiled A study on the book of Daniel by Rev. Derek Davenport October 7 Haiti Mission A presentation from WORK about our Haiti mission October 14 Malawi Mission Members from our mission partner, Chonde CCAP, will be here to share about our shared ministry in Malawi. October 21 Frank R. Stoner Speaker We welcome Rev. Dr. Thomas G. Long as our guest speaker. CONNECTIONS CLASS Dining Room Is it a weekly achievement for you to get yourself (and perhaps a handful of little ones) to church each Sunday morning? Do you need some time to connect with other folks in the same stage of life to talk about your faith and the challenges you re facing? Our new CONNECTIONS class is geared towards younger members of our church family (20s, 30s and 40s). There is no prep work for this class. Come as you are! We ll take time to catch up, enjoy some caffeine, and then dive into a video or other lesson designed to help us navigate the way Scripture influences our daily living. Begins: September 16 IN THE WORD CLASS Library This Bible study class gathers to gain a deeper understanding of God s Word through studying a variety of scripture passages. Begins: October 21

8 Sunday WOMEN S BOOK STUDY 7-8:30 PM Begins September 9 Meeting dates: September 9 & 23 October 7 & 21 November 4 & 18 December 2 & 16 This book study invites you to gather with women of our church and community for study, faith-building, reflection and fellowship. ADULT GROUPS Location: Faith House HS Lounge Frequency: Dates listed above Leader: Sandy Cooper, msmb.coop@verizon.net Current Study: The Book of Joy by Dalai Lama & Desmond Tutu We ll be finishing up this book in September and then move to: When God Interrupts by Rev. Dr. Craig Barnes

9 9 Tuesday KOINONIA 9:15 AM - 11 AM Begins September 11 with a special Kick-Off 9 AM - 1 PM Faith House HS Lounge $15 per person (lunch included) Koinonia is a women s group that has been meeting together for over 25 years! This group remains a growing, energizing and welcoming place for any ladies wishing to study God s word, gather in prayer and form lasting relationships. If you ve never joined us before, make this fall the time you start. We d love to see you there! Location: Chapel & Willets Room Frequency: Every Tuesday Leader: Rev. Sarah Bird sbird@sewickleypresby.org Current Study: Acts for Everyone Part 2 by NT Wright. MEN S HUDDLE 6:30 PM Begins September 11 All men of our church and community are welcome to join this great group, regardless of denomination. Location: Faith House HS Lounge Leader: Rich Weber rdweber@pennenergyresources.com Current Study: Acts by David Guzik Join us! Wednesday REGROUP 7-7:45 AM Begins October 3 You are invited to join us for a prayer meeting and short study on our previous Sunday s sermon. Refocus and regroup with others from our church family. Location: Faith House HS Lounge Frequency: 1 st Wednesday of month Leader: Rev. Sarah Bird BIBLE BASICS 11 AM Begins September 19 All are welcome to be a part of this great study group! The group allows for open discussion and questions and is an excellent way to not only learn more about God s word, but also to get to know others in our church family in a casual setting. Location: Willets Room Frequency: Every Wednesday Leader: Rev. Kevin Long, klong@sewickleypresby.org Current Study: the book of Matthew

10 Thursday KNITTING FOR MISSION 1 PM This group is for anyone and everyone who enjoys knitting OR would like to learn how! We work on a variety of mission projects throughout the year and welcome both church and community members. Location: Faith House room 2C Frequency: Weekly Leader: Nancy Merrill, nancy.merill125@gmail.com Friday ADULT GROUPS JOURNEYMEN 8:15-9:30 AM Begins September 21 The men s group meets for communion, coffee and study/discussion. This year join other men of the church as they delve into the book of Acts, beginning with Acts 18, led by George Craig. Location: Chapel & Willets Room Frequency: 1 st & 3 rd Fridays Leader: Dave Mitchell, dhmitchell1@verizon.net Saturday MEN S BREAKFAST 8 AM Begins October 6 Meet for fellowship around breakfast and a devotion. Location: Dining Room Frequency: 1 st Saturday of each month Leader: Matt Braksick, mkbraksick@gmail.com

11 11 January 19-26, 2019 Join us for our 4 th trip to the Dominican Republic! This mission trip experience is one in which you ll effect change and be changed. You ll arrive with the expectation and desire to serve people and communities in need, and you will do that, but the unexpected gift of this trip is that no matter what ministries you take part in during your time there, you will leave with a renewed, refreshed, and reconciled relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. It is in setting aside our daily routines to serve the underprivileged that we find the peace, purpose, and fulfillment that God intends us to have as we walk closely with Him. COST: $1090 PER PERSON Scholarships are available. Please speak with Rev. Kevin Long for information. REGISTRATION Visit the Events & Sign Ups page on our website and follow the prompts to Dominican Republic Mission Trip. Here you will find a link to register and to pay. All registrations will be handled through the Meeting God in Missions website. If you have any questions or need help with registering, please call Sharon Barber in the church office at MISSION OPPORTUNITY

12 Grades 6-12 Director of Youth Ministries: Mike Creamer Youth Program Coordinator: Elizabeth Szuba YOUTH MINISTRY CONFIRMATION MEETING September 9 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM Faith House Room 2C All 9 th grade students and their parents are invited to meet with our pastors and Mike Creamer, Director of Youth Ministry, to learn more about the Confirmation class and the requirements for church membership. SUNDAY SCHOOL Begins September AM All students in grades 6-12 are invited to the high school lounge of the Faith House every Sunday morning. We gather as a large group for bagels or donuts and worship under the direction of Jeremy Fisher and the Youth Praise Band. Afterwards, we break into smaller groups to study scripture. Middle School (Grades 6-8, Middle School Room) Teachers: Matt Braksick and Tom Szuba Fall Study: Familiar Bible stories and their relevance to our lives today. Confirmation (Grade 9, Room 2C) Teachers: Andrew Birnie and Mark Gensheimer Fall Study: Big God, Big Questions High School (Grades 10-12, High School Lounge) Teachers: Tim and Devon Murdoch Fall Study: For the Life of the World

13 Fall Kick-Off Party September 16 5:30-7:30 PM Faith House All students and their families are invited to join us for our annual fall kickoff at the Faith House. We will start the evening by sharing highlights of the upcoming year and then get ready to compete in MINUTE TO WIN IT games! We will tailgate -- potluck style -- where each family is invited to create a theme for their car with music, decor and food to share. Drinks and ice cream will be provided for everyone. See you soon for tailgating in the parking lot and game competition on the lawn! 13 YOUTH GROUPS Begins September 23 Faith House Middle School 3-4 PM High School 4-5:15 PM FALL RETREATS FOR YOUTH November 9-11 Middle School Laurelville Retreat November High School Laurelville Retreat COLLEGE STUDENT MINISTRY If you have a student in college, we d like to stay in touch. Please their campus address to Mike Creamer or Elizabeth Szuba. We d love to send them a care package! VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES* Are You a Healthy Spiritual Leader? September 21 9 AM - 2:30 PM Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh Youth Workers Conference October 26 8:30 AM - 4 PM or 5:30-8 PM Christ Church at Grove Farm *Contact Mike or Elizabeth for registration information.

14 Pre-K - Grade 5 Director of Children s Ministries: Brian Mack bmack@sewickleypresby.org SUNDAY SCHOOL Begins September AM Children will do crafts and activities centered around a weekly Bible lesson. Snacks are provided in each class, and Jeremy Fisher rotates between the classes every week, leading kids in music. Pre-K Kindergarten Studio A Teachers: Carrie Bednarski, Cherry White, Heather Wiehe Grades 1-3 Studio B Teachers: Matt Doebler, Rebecca Long, Mike Szuba Grade 4-5 Studio C Teachers: Caroline Johns, Pat Happe, Bill Sutherland SPC KIDS CHILDREN S CHURCH AGES 3 GRADE 3 Dismissed during 11 AM worship service to Studio B Children begin in the sanctuary during worship and are invited to follow our leader downstairs after the announcements each week. When they arrive, they will hear an interactive story from Young Children and Worship, followed by a time for activities. We gather together again to read the Bible and pray before we sit together for snack. KEEPING OUR KIDS SAFE The safety and security of your children is our top priority! We ask that you always sign your children in and out of any class or group they are taking part in.

15 CLUB 345 GRADES 3, 4 & 5 Begins September 12 3:35-5 PM Faith House We meet every week in the Faith House for snack time, followed by lessons, games, and service activities. We are focusing on putting our faith to work through a number of service projects throughout the year. All are welcome and can be signed in at the Faith House. BIBLE HANDOUT! GRADES 1 & 3 September 30 During 9 AM Worship Service Children in grades 1 & 3 will receive their own personal Bible! First graders will be given an Adventure Bible Storybook while our third graders will be given a Deep Blue Kids Bible. During our 10 AM Sunday School class, they will have a special lesson, introducing them to their Bibles and learning all about how to use them. FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL October 19 6:30 PM Faith House Join us and bring the whole family for a time of fun and fellowship at the Faith House. It will be a night of autumn themed games, snacks, and activities that the whole family can enjoy. We ll have everything for you from a chili dinner to s mores by our new fire-pit, with a balloon artist and face painter. This is an event you won t want to miss! PARENTS NIGHT OUT November PM Dining Room Parents, if you need a date night, then this is for you! Drop your kids off and we ll provide them with pizza, games, crafts, and a movie while you can enjoy a few hours to yourself. We re accepting donations as payment to raise money for the youth s Center for Hope stockings project, as they help lead the activities that night.

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