FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 310 Oak Street Irwin, PA 15642 Phone No. 724-863-6858 Website: www.irwinfirstumc.org Email: irwinfirstumc@comcast.net Like us on Facebook Rev. Bruce R. Judy Minister Dianne Runser Director of Music Ministry ******************** The First United Methodist Church of Irwin exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We are a community of Believers, centered on Christ, united by God s love, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. From our Pastor My dear Sisters & Brothers in Christ, I write this article with a heavy heart. On March 17 we picked up the cutest bundle of joy a brindle Boxer puppy whom we named Bree (which is a combination of my mom s name Betty, with Bonnie s mom s name Ree.) Bree was full of energy and loved to cuddle and give kisses. She would zoom across the room, up my leg and plop down on my chest. Then she would look at me with those big, dark brown eyes, give me a kiss, and take a nap. When you approached her while she was laying down she would roll on her back and spread her legs pet me! Rub my belly! Bree had the cutest back. I could go on and on about this bundle of joy whom we loved so much. Sadly, we had to put our 5 month old puppy to sleep last night June 23, because she had eaten something that gave her an infection and destroyed her intestines. Bree seemed to look at us and say good-bye, perhaps thank you, with those big dark brown eyes and Boxer lip, as she was administered the Rainbow Bridge. We cried and it

wasn t the first time. We cried when they came into the room at the veterinarian s office and said Bree was in worse shape than we thought. She was losing blood and her x-ray showed that her intestines were a real mess. Bree had not eaten and was skin and bones. They said they would do surgery but they didn t have much hope. We decided Bree had suffered enough. We cried. After we got home last night we cleaned up her stuff. Today we will put it away. I am crying now. Yes Bree is gone but never forgotten and we are thankful for the joy that she brought into our lives, even if only for a little while. Love is love and it is timeless and love is worth the price you sometimes have to pay. Jesus loves you and He is waiting for you both now and later when we go to Heaven. Ask Jesus into your heart in this life and feel the love that is timeless. God loves you and so do I, Pastor Bruce PTL *************** HOSPITAL CALLS AND VISITS: If you or someone you know is in the hospital or would like a visit from the pastor please call the office or Pastor Bruce. It s better to get multiple calls than none at all. Remember, Pastor Bruce cannot provide care to our congregation if he doesn t know there is a need. Pastor Bruce receives calls or texts at his cell phone number 724-747-6098. ************************************ For more information on the following programs, contact Pastor Bruce at 724-747-6098 (call or text) or email at preacherptl@gmail.com ************************************ BIBLE STUDY WITH PASTOR BRUCE: Bible Study is taking a vacation. Please join us again in September as we study the Bible together. Please watch THIS WEEK AT OUR CHURCH in the weekly bulletin for dates. ************************************ HEALING SERVICE the last Wednesday of the month at 6:00 PM. ************************************ DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY SUPPORT GROUP: Meetings will be held the 3 rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM. ************************************ PRAYER WARRIORS UNITE! If you are willing to pray for a list of people that you will be given daily then sign up or let Suzanne Shade know @724-221-2190 or text her. ************************************ RIGHT NOW MEDIA BIBLE STUDIES: To participate in any of these studies, you need to email the church office at fumc.jeanne.secrep@comcast.net with your request. The office will place your email address on the list of participants and give you instructions on how to log onto the account. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Our Grief Support group meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:30 PM. There is no fee and the support group is open to anyone in our church or community who has experienced the pain of death and needs help working through their loss and managing their grief. Please contact Becky Rudy for more information.

NEWS FROM THE LOFT (THE CHOIR LOFT, THAT IS..) Many people think that these hot, lazy days of summer are a time when nothing is happening in the music department of the church. NOT SO! In many ways, these two months are as busy as the other ten months, maybe even more so. Yes the bell choirs and vocal choirs are taking time off. HOWEVER this is an intense time of planning and preparation for the other ten months of the year. It is a time of music, robe and equipment maintenance. Our media team is working hard to serve all of us. Our drama and dance teams continue to search for new members and plan for the upcoming seasons. Please pray for all of us as we renew ourselves and prepare for fall activities. A special thanks to those persons who have volunteered to provide SPECIAL MUSIC during our summer services. We shall pray for you as you share your talents with all of us. SUMMER PICNIC for the music department (Chancel Choir, SonShiners and Cathedral Bells) will be August 11 in the afternoon at the home of Janet Slack. Current, former and future members and their families are welcome to attend. Everyone please bring a picnic food item to share and bathing suits There will be a sign-up list in the choir room on the piano. CATHEDRAL BELLS will resume rehearsals on Thursday, September 6 at 6:15 PM in the sanctuary. If you would like to ring in the fall, please see Dianne Runser ASAP. We will have many spots to fill. CHANCEL CHOIR will resume rehearsals on Thursday, September 6at 7:15 PM in the sanctuary. We sing at the 10:45 AM service on September 9. If you would like to sing in the fall, please see Dianne Runser ASAP. We will have many spots to fill.. SONSHINERS and TEMPLE CHIMES will resume practicing on Sunday September 9 at 12:15 (immediately after the second service). Bring a friend or two. If your child will be in grades 1 6 in September, please encourage them to try Choir and Chimes in the fall. All of the young singers take home a CD of the season s music in September so that they have it to practice all year long. Parents are welcome at any rehearsal to help those who have trouble reading and to provide snacks after rehearsal. Please see Dianne Runser ASAP so that we may have your shirt made for you or if you or your child have any questions. We hope to be re-forming TAFC. Our youth are the future of our congregation. Please share your leadership abilities by singing in TAFC. Rehearsals will resume on Sunday, September 9. This will be a brief meeting in the sanctuary at 12:15 to determine the best rehearsal time. Bring a friend or two If you plan on becoming a member of the TAFC next year (grades 7 and up), please see Dianne Runser ASAP so that we may have your shirt made for you. DANCE TEAM and WESLEY PLAYERS are looking for members. If you have the acting bug or you would like to dance with our dance team, please see Dianne Runser for details about getting involved with these ministries. Adults are welcome and, indeed, are encouraged to take part. SOUND/MEDIA TEAM is seeking new members to work at the sound booth at both services. This is a vital service to our congregation. Without your help, not only will we be unable to hear during our services, but we will also be unable to record our services for those unable to attend. If you have an attention to detail and wish to serve behind the scenes, please contact Josh Burger, Dianne Runser or any member of the sound team if you would like to start your training. RECORDINGS OF OUR WORSHIP SERVICES AVAILABLE A recording is made of each 10:45 AM worship service and special services. You may request a CD copy of any service, either for yourself or to mail to someone else. We ask for a $1.00 donation if you are picking up the tape or CD at the church, or a $2.00 donation if you would like it to be mailed. This helps to defray the cost of the service. See Dianne to order. Orders may also be place on the church web site. A full recording of each service (or just the sermon) may also be downloaded from the church website. HEARING ASSIST DEVICES AVAILABLE We have a few wireless hearing assistance devices available for use during our worship services. If you would benefit from use of one of these devices during a service, please see an usher and they will get a device for you use that day. The device consists of a small pocket-sized receiver with a wire running to an ear piece. We currently have four devices to loan during a service. Our system can support up to 100 receivers. If you would like to purchase a receiver of your own, which you could bring with you to the services and which would be used by only you, please contact the church office, Dianne Runser, or one of the trustees.

Our music director, Dianne Runser may be reached through the church office, at home (412-372-5290) or by email (fumc.dianne.mm@comcast.net) N.O.W. COMMITTEE (Nurture/Witness) Coordinator: Ethel Rosenburg - 724-864-3833 Our 2017-2018 Sunday School session ended for the school year on May 20, 2018! We hope everyone has a great summer. Don t forget Summer Sunday School on July 15 th, & August 12 th, and VBS July 16 th 20 th. We will see everyone on Sept. 9, 2018 for the 2018-2019 Sunday School Rally Day!!!! SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL for Children from toddler to high school There will be Summer Sunday School classes on: July 15 th & August 12 th. The class will have a short lesson, a craft, and a snack. PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND! Anyone interested in helping should contact Ethel Rosenburg (724-864-3833) or Pastor Bruce (724-747-6098.) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL: VBS this year is Group's "Shipwrecked-rescued by Jesus". It will run from July 16-20 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm. If you are able to help in any way please contact Penny at 412-225-1069 or virgo82562@yahoo.com. At Shipwrecked VBS, we will venture into an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive and also anchor kids in the truth that Jesus carries them through life s storms. Shipwrecked VBS is filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences kids see, hear, touch and even taste! Sciency-Fun Gizmos, team-building games, cool Bible songs and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help faith flow into real life. Plus, we ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life-something we call God Sightings. VBS is a great way to bring children closer to God and learn more about their faith. We are still looking for helpers in various stations, crew leaders & assistants. Please watch the weekly bulletins for dates and times for the meetings. If you have any questions, or to sign up, you may contact Penny Brant at VBS@irwinfirstumc.org or by visiting our web page under contact us and choosing VBS questions as the category. I will get back to you as quickly as possible. Thank you all for your continued support of our Vacation Bible School.

************************************ VBS Tropical Treats...There is a board in the narthex listing some of the foods that will be needed to prepare the tropical treats for VBS. If you would like to donate any of these items, please take a post it note and return the item(s) by Sunday, July 8th. Thanks so much for helping to defray the cost of our program this year. Questions on snacks, contact Laurie Saporito at 724-864-5649 or cts72@hotmail.com ************************************ Stitch in Faith & Hands to Work, Hearts to God Ministries Fabric, threads, yarns and compassion are our specialty! But God has given us the gift of serving Him by creating prayer quilts, shawls, pocket shawls and etc.! Irwin FUMC is a blessing to those in need for a little hug, warmth and a reminder that prayers are being offered! We encourage you to take a needed item to those in need. Please watch the worship folder for our next dedication. We now have the dedicated items on a ladder type shelving unit in the narthex and the Little Parlor next to Pastor Bruce s office. We encourage you to take a prayer quilt or shawl to your loved one and inform Pastor Bruce/Prayer Warrior of person(s) who needs prayers. Our Meetings will be continued throughout the summer: Quilting ministry meets every 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday from 10:00 to 11:30 in the meeting room on the 3 rd floor next to the spiral stairs. Knitting/Crocheting ministry meets every Sunday during the Sunday School hour in the Little Parlor. If anyone would like to join in these ministries just come- no experience is necessary. Direct questions to Mary Reed (Quilting Instructor) or Cindi Painter. We are also accepting cotton fabrics suitable for quilting, just drop off in the office. Thank You! SAVE THE DATE! ANNUAL CHURCH PICNIC Monday, August 13, 2018 Watch future bulletins & newsletters for more info!

Camp News...Any women interested in attending this year's Women's Retreat at Camp Allegheny must register by July 22nd. Forms are on the camp table in the narthex. The date is August 24-26 and the cost is $99. Our church will pay $40.00 so your cost would be $60. Brochures are available on the table if you want to read about the theme this year, "If Our Closets Could Talk." There will be fellowship, skits, singing, group discussions and plenty of good food. Questions...Contact Laurie Saporito at 724-864-5649 or cts72@hotmail.com Please continue to contribute to our Clean Closets for Campers Bins located in our church parking lot. Monies from this year round fundraiser go directly in to our church's general camp fund to help defray the cost of their event. All items: clothes, shoes, purses, belts, hats, towels, and bedding must be bagged. (No hangers please) Also, please check your bulletin weekly for the camper's names that are heading off to summer camp. We need to pray that their camp experience is s'more memorable than anything they do this summer! STAFF/PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE Co-Chairs: Peggy Kooser 724-961-5239 & David Walker 724-861-5840 The Staff/Parish Committee meets at least quarterly or more often if needed. Tickets must be purchased thru the Norwin Chamber of Commerce. You can call them at 724-863-0888 for tickets or more details about the picnic.

CHURCH PICNIC: Mark your calendars now for the church picnic on August 13, 2018 at Oak Hollow Park, Pine Pavilion. Please note that this is a MONDAY EVENING. Anyone wishing to help set up should come by 4:00 P.M. The picnic will start at 5:00 PM. Dinner is planned for 6:00 PM. Various meats will be provided for hot sandwiches. Table service items are provided. Please bring a cold dish (like a salad or dessert) to share with others. This way, no one has to rush home from work to prepare something hot. Drinks will be provided. A donation container will be provided if you wish to help defray the costs of the picnic. Before and after dinner, gather for games and fellowship. If you have game equipment (balls, bats, etc.) please feel free to bring it. Also, bring lawn chairs if the picnic benches are too hard for you. A short vesper service will end the evening as we experience the beauty of God s world at sunset. All are invited. If you need a ride, please let us know and we will try to make arrangements. Please let us know how many are coming. You may email the church office at irwinfirstumc@comcast.net or sign the form below, Please let us know by August 5 so that we can prepare enough food. *************** I will be attending the All-Church picnic: Name Number of adults attending Number of Children attending I plan to bring the following dish to share I need a ride I can provide a ride for someone Phone Number

Please join us in providing donated items to families in need. Wanted: School Supplies, Clothes, Household Items, Toys, anything and everything! Collection in the Narthex until August 10 th. Give Away will be held Saturday, August 11th from 9:00 to Noon at First UM Church, 310 Oak Street in Irwin. Volunteers needed For info call Lonny Vogel 724-875-1975 UNIFIED FINANCE COMMITTEE Chairperson Ed Caswell (724) 875-6461 The next meeting will be July 10, 2018 at 7:00 PM. The primary task of the Finance Committee is to propose, raise, manage, and distribute the resources of the congregation to support and strengthen the mission and ministry of the congregation. The 2018 Finance Committee Chair: Ed Caswell Co-Chair: Alan Painter Recording Secretary: Lonny Vogel Newsletter Reporter: Liz Collins Church Treasurer: Nellie Brown Financial Secretary: Debbie Massimino 2018: Alan Painter, Kelli Smith, Liz Collins 2019: Ed Caswell, Kyle Bryan 2020: Bill Park, Debbie Weaver, Lonny Vogel Audit Committee: Terri Yurcisin, David Pasipanki Trustee President: Tracy Hawley Pastor: Rev. Bruce R. Judy

FINANCE COMMITTEE GENERAL FUND UPDATE STEWARDSHIP SUMMARY General Fund Budget 2018 - $354,155. Date Offering Needed Over/Under 06/30/2018 $19,493.00 $29,512.91 - $10,019.91 Year to date $148,695.32 $177,077.46 - $28,382.14 Connectional Apportionment at First United Methodist Church 2018 Paid to date Outstanding $37,775. $10,776.59 $26,994.41 Two Buck SPECIAL OFFERING June $ 2 Bucks - $610.00 Union Mission - $132.67 Big Brothers and Sisters - $332.43 ************************************ Most recent contributions for the Two Buck Campaign. Total given: $4,237.00 Number of Commitment Cards turned in: 33 $2.00 a week from each family will help in our goal of meeting our Connectional Apportionments. (This is above and beyond your regular giving) Finance Committee would like to thank you for your continued support. OFFICE NEWS Debbie Massimino Office Manager fumc.debbie.offmgr@comcast.net Jeanne Kertis Secretary/Receptionist fumc.jeanne.secrep@comcast.net Office Hours 8:00 AM 1:00 PM Monday thru Thursday 8:00 AM Noon on Friday NEWSLETTER ARTICLES: All articles for the September 2018 Newsletter are due in the office by Wednesday, August 22, 2018 Articles received after August 22 nd will be published in the October 2018 Newsletter. CHURCH ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL Chairman Tom Lehner 724-864-0823 Meets Quarterly Next meeting is Tuesday, July 17, 2018. BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Trustees meet the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM. Chair Tracy Hawley (724-863-8915)

To the First United Methodist Church, Thank you for the graduation gift. The mug, studynote pad, and gift card will all be very useful at college. From, Hannah Bergman ****************************** Kindness is a blessing and a gift. Thank you for yours. Thank you so much for all the gift cards and continued support throughout my college career. Shaun ****************************** Dear Outreach Committee and Church Family, Thank you for all your prayers and thoughts for a speedy recovery. You know as well as I do prayers are answered. Also, thank you Outreach Committee for the Bob Evans gift card. My Mom and I plan to use it in the near future. Again thank you for your prayers and the gift card! Sincerely, Lori Swope ****************************** Dear Pastor Judy, We, at Blackburn Center, make a promise to the community to provide a safe haven for victims of violence, to provide a listening ear and kind voice during a victim s darkest hours, and to support victims of any type of crime through the court system. We vow to serve the community, providing hope, healing, safety and support no matter the time or the day. Please share our thanks with the members of your congregation for their generous donation to Blackburn Center. Because of your donation of $216.50, and support from others like you, we are able to keep these promises. Today you made a difference in someone s life. You join us in our belief that everyone deserves to live a life free of violence. You give someone hope that comfort, safety and healing are within reach. Your gift has power. Our Board of Directors and staff and especially our clients join me in thanking you for your generous support. Together we will work towards a future without violence. Sincerely, Ann M Emmerling, Executive Director ****************************** Dear Friends in Mission, Thank you for your support of the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR.) Through your gift, you are helping to provide assistance for survivors of human trafficking, funding for health and development projects that alleviate hunger and poverty, holistic community-based health programs, and access to clean water and sanitation. This is just a sampling of the good works that gifts like yours make possible. Thank you for giving so generously. Through the Advance, the designated giving channel of The United Methodist Church, 100 percent of your contribution will go to UMCOR Where Most Needed, Advance #999895. Your gift received on 5/16/18 of $235.00 is supporting programs that fight hunger and poverty, assist the displaced, and respond to disasters. Giving through The Advance enables United Methodists to partner with one another in mission and ministry around the world. Thank you for joining with us to Be Hope to those who desperately need it. Grace and Peace, Roland Fernandes, General Treasurer. ****************************** Dear Parishioners, I wish to extend my personal thanks to you on behalf of the VA Pittsburgh HCS patients and staff for your recent donation of $369.75, from the Kids Collection for recreation programs and activities. 100% of your donation will be used to supplement the excellent care and services provided to our Veteran patients and their families. We are very grateful for your generosity and support of our Nation s Veterans. Sincerely, David C DiFuccia, Program Leader

OUTREACH COMMITTEE Anne Osborn Chairperson 724-744-7278 Next meeting Tuesday, September 7 th at 7:00 PM THE STAMP MINISTRY: (1) Cut the cancelled stamp from the envelope leaving the paper on and making sure there is a 1/4" to 1/2" border around the stamp. (Please don't include any metered mail or pre-printed stamps.) (2) Deposit your stamps in the box in the narthex labeled: SAVE STAMPS FOR MISSIONS (3) Pray for this mission work! Monies earned will go towards publishing and printing costs of Sunday School literature for Central and South America. ($1 per pound is given for plain stamps and $35 per pound is given for foreign stamps) Once the box is full, they will be sent to Alliance Stamp Ministry at 15000 Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers, Florida, 33900. Questions... Contact Laurie Saporito at 724-864-5649 or cts72@hotmail.com THE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN Donna Weber (724-864-4954) Dot Depp (724-863-0351) Meetings will resume in September UNITED METHODIST MEN Mike Andrison, President (724-875-1141) Meetings will resume in September The Rick Simms Memorial Work Trip 2018 DEAR CHURCH FAMILY, WE RE WRITING THIS TO YOU JUST ONE DAY AFTER RETURNING FROM ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL WORK TRIP PROJECT FOR HEART & HAND IN PHILIPPI, WV. THIS YEAR WE BUILT A 12 X 24 STORAGE BUILDING FOR THE MARKET

PLACE ONE OF H&H S OUTREACH MINISTRIES. 26 TEAM MEMBERS ANSWERED THE CALL THIS YEAR. HOWEVER, FOUR OF THEM WERE NOT ABLE TO EITHER MAKE THE TRIP AT ALL OR HAD TO LEAVE DUE TO ILLNESS ON THE SECOND DAY. THAT LEFT 22 UNTIL FRIDAY AFTER DINNER AND 21 ON SATURDAY MORNING BECAUSE OF PREDETERMINED DEPARTURE TIMES. 6 OF THE 21 WERE YOUTH AND 3 WERE THE KITCHEN CREW. SO, IF YOU DO THE MATH ON SATURDAY MORNING THERE WERE ONLY 12 ADULTS TO TAKE ON THE REMAINING TASKS COMPLETING THE PROJECT. OUR DEADLINE WAS 1:30 PM TO BE OFF THE SITE AND GETTING READY TO START TO THE UNIVERSITY TO SHOWER BEFORE HEADING FOR HOME. THE LAST ROOF RIDGE CAP WAS PLACED AT APPROX. 1:40PM AND THE BREAKDOWN OF THE WORK STATIONS WAS ALREADY UNDERWAY. WE HAD ALSO BEEN HAMPERED BY NUMEROUS RAIN SHOWERS AND DOWNPOURS OVER THE THREE AND A HALF DAYS KEEPING US SCRAMBLING TO KEEP TOOLS AND THE BUILDING AS DRY AS POSSIBLE. THERE WASN T ANY MUD THIS YEAR, BUT, PUDDLES IN THE PARKING LOT WERE ABUNDANT. WITH THE LOSS OF FOUR TEAM MEMBER EARLY, IT ALLOWED MANY OF THE OTHERS TO STEP UP AND DO WHAT WOULD OTHERWISE HAVE BEEN DONE BY ONE OF THE FOUR. IT SPREAD THE GROUP A BIT THINNER BUT, ALSO ALLOWED NEW SKILLS TO BE LEARNED AND CHALLENGED US AS A TEAM TO KEEP MOVING FORWARD THINKING POSSITIVELY!! AS ALWAYS, THE FOOD WAS FANTASTIC AND PLENTIFUL PERPARED WITH LOVE AND CARING. THANKS TO PATTY, DIANE, CLARA AND THE OTHER COOKS AND BAKERS FOR ALL THE NOURISHING DELICIOUS MEALS. JACK, THE SITE COORDINATOR: I WAS PROUD OF EACH OF THE MEMBERS AS THEY CHECKED OFF TASK AFTER TASK ALWAYS LOOKING FOR WHAT WAS NEXT. AS IN ANY TEAM THERE ARE MEMBERS WHO HAVE GREATER KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES. IF ONE OR TWO OF THOSE MEMBERS CAN T BE THERE FOR WHATEVER THE REASON, THERE S AN EFFECT ON PROGRESS. BUT, WHEN MEMBERS WHO MIGHT NEVER HAVE DONE A TASK, ACCEPT NEW CHALLENGES AND LEARN NEW SKILLS, EVERYONE BENEFITS. WE WERE THERE TO HELP OTHERS IN THE COMMUNITY OF PHILIPPI AND FOUND OURSELVES HELPING OTHERS AMONG OUR OWN TEAM. IT WOULD HAVE BEEN UNDERSTANDABLE TO HAVE TAKEN THE EASY WAY OUT LEAVING THE TASKS AND PROJECT UNDONE. WALKING AWAY BECAUSE OF A DEADLINE THAT WAS SET BEFORE WE LEFT OUR HOMES WEDNESDAY MORNING. TIRED, WET FROM SWEAT & RAIN, DIRTY FROM THE SAWDUST AND SHINGLE GRIT, THE TEAM PUSHED THROUGH TO COMPLETION. SO VERY PROUD!! WE HOPE YOU FOLLOWED OUR PROGRESS ON FACEBOOK AND/OR THE CHURCH S WEBSITE THANKS TO JOSH BURGER. WE WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN THE MANY WAYS THAT WERE AFFORDED TO YOU AS A CHURCH FAMILY, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALS/GROUPS. PRAYERS WERE BEING ANSWERED EACH HOUR OF THE DAYS AWAY FROM YOU AND HOME. GOOD NEWS -- NO ONE REQUIRED MEDICAL TREATMENT WHILE ON THE SITE OR IN THE FOOD PREPARATION. FELLOWSHIP TIME AND GETTING TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER THIS YEAR WAS A NICE CHANGE DUE TO THE NEW FORMAT OF WEDNESDAY TO SATURDAY. BUT, RETURNING HOME ON SATURDAY EVENING EXHAUSTED, MADE IT QUITE A CHORE TO GET UP AND OUT TO TALK WITH YOU ON SUNDAY MORNING. WE WANT YOU EACH TO KNOW JUST HOW BLESSED WE ARE AS A CHURCH BECAUSE OF THIS OUTREACH MINISTRY. THE TEAM MEMBERS REPRESENTED 5 DIFFERENT CHURCH FAMILIES THIS YEAR. THE THEME OF THE 26 TH TRIP WAS REDEEMED BY GRACE CALLED TO SERVE. MAY IT BE SO IN EACH OF YOUR LIVES THIS DAY AND EVERY DAY UNTIL THE COMING OF CHRIST. KNOW THAT OUR LOVE FOR JESUS MUST BE EXPRESSED IN SERVITUDE TO Work Trip, Cont d. OTHERS. LOVE ONE ANOTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU JESUS COMMANDED. ONE OF THE DEVOTIONS WE DID AFTER OUR EVENING MEAL INCLUDED THE SINGING OF THE SONG I VE GOT THE JOY JOY JOY JOY (DOWN IN MY HEART). THE CHORUS REMINDS US THAT IF WE HAVE THE LOVE OF JESUS IN OUR HEARTS WE LL BE SO HAPPY, SO VERY HAPPY!!!!! WHAT A JOY TO HAVE ALL OF YOU AND JESUS LOVE DOWN OUR HEARTS. GOD BLESS WORK TRIP COORDINATORS, PATTY & JACK OSTERMAN

(These dates were obtained from the homepage of the school districts.) Norwin August 20 th https://www.norwinsd.org/highschool Penn Trafford August 23 rd https://www.penntrafford.org/school_calendar Jeannette August 23 rd https://www.jeannette.k12.pa.us/ Yough August 27 th http://www.youghsd.net/district_calendar Hempfield August 27 https://www.hempfieldsd.org OUR DISTRICT Rev. Patricia Nelson, District Superintendent Lori Begg, District Secretary Greensburg District Office 307 Freeport Street, Delmont, PA 15626 Phone: 724-461-7178 Fax: 724-461-7428 Email: greensburg.office@wpaumc.org How to get connected to the District e-newsletter - Many people are missing valuable information by simply not knowing to be connected to the monthly e-newsletter. The District e-newsletters are also archived on the district webpage and can be viewed at any time. To connect to the District e-newsletter, follow these 3 easy steps: 1. Go to the WPA Conference website: www.wpaumc.org and scroll down to the bottom of the page and click on "Sign Up for Newsletters" 2. Enter your email address, first and last name 3. Select the Greensburg District Connector (e-newsletter) UNSTOPPABLE WOMEN: The Unstoppable retreat for young women (high school - mid-20s) is scheduled for July 6-8 at Olmsted Manor retreat center. The cost is just $25 because Unstoppable Scholarships are available. Email Laramie (l.cowan@setonhill.edu) or Denise (dnstone24@gmail.com) for scholarship details. Visit the Unstoppable Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/umwunstoppable/ 6 TH ANNUAL FAITH NIGHT: The 6 th Annual Faith Night will be held on Friday, July 27, 2018 following the Pirates-Mets game at 7:05 p.m. Enjoy discounted tickets for the Pirates-Mets game and stay after the game to hear Manager Clint Hurdle and your favorite Pirate players and coaches share their personal experiences with how their faith has impacted both their lives and their careers in baseball specifically. Being that Faith Night is being held on a Friday for the first time, we expect the event to be even more popular than ever! Therefore, it is highly recommended securing seats with a deposit. Groups of 15 or more can secure a block of seats with a deposit, then will have until June 11 to give your final ticket count and pay the balance. Contact Chad Glover at chad.glover@pirates.com or 412-325-4756.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Each Sunday at FUMC 8:00 Prayer Time August 2018 8:15 Worship 9:30 BYKOTA Sunday School 10:45 Worship 1 2 3 4 Norwin Community Picnic at Idlewild 6:00 Contemporary Worship 5 Green 11 th Sunday after Pentecost Communion 6 7 8 10:00 Quilting 9 10 9:00 Food Bank Truck 11 9:00 Food Bank 12 Green 12 th Sunday after Pentecost 9:30 Summer Sunday School 19 Green 13 th Sunday after Pentecost Blessing of the Back Packs 26 Green 14 th Sunday after Pentecost 13 5:00 Church Picnic at Oak Hollow 6:00 Dinner 6:30 Grief Support 20 Norwin start 27 Yough & Hempfield start 6:30 Grief Support 6:15 TOPS 14 6:15 TOPS 7:00 Trustees 21 6:15 TOPS 28 6:15 TOPS 7:00 Outreach 15 6:00 Depression & Anxiety Support 22 Newsletter Deadline (September) 10:00 Quilting 29 Pastor away 6:00 Healing Service 16 23 Jeannette & Penn Trafford start 30 Gym closed 17 18 24 25 31 6:00 Contemporary Worship 6:00 Contemporary Worship Pastor away 6:00 Contemporary Worship Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 White 6 th Sunday after Pentecost Communion Each Sunday at FUMC 8:00 Prayer Time 8:15 Worship 9:30 BYKOTA Sunday School 10:45 Worship 2 3 4 Independence Day Office Closed 5 Office closed July 2018 6 Office closed 7 Pastor away 6:00 Contemporary Worship 8 Green 7 th Sunday after Pentecost 9 10 11 10:00 Quilting 12 13 9:00 Food Bank Truck 14 9:00 Food Bank 15 Green 8 th Sunday after Pentecost 9:30 Summer Sunday School Pastor away 6:30 Grief Support 16 17 7:00 Finance 7:00 Trustees 18 Vacation Bible School each evening from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM 19 Gym closed 20 21 6:00 Contemporary Worship 7:00 Church Council 6:00 Depression & Anxiety Support 6:00 Contemporary Worship 22 Green 9 th Sunday after Pentecost 29 Green 10 th Sunday after Pentecost 23 6:30 Grief Support 24 30 31 25 10:00 Quilting 6:00 Healing Service 7:00 N.O.W. 26 27 1:00 David Willby Memorial Service Faith Night Pirate Baseball Game 28 6:00 Contemporary Worship *** Dates and times subject to change. Please check the weekly bulletin for updates. ***