Church Family News

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The altar flowers are presented by Mary Lou Whitezell in honor of Bud Wicks.

South Avenue United Methodist Church
412-371-7421 – Fax # 412-371-2675
Website: www.SouthAvenueUMC.org

Pastor Shuluga
Email: Shulugarussel@gmail.com

Our Vision:
Our vision is to be a loving Christian community, gratefully amazed and empowered by the gift of God’s grace. We seek to be an oasis of God’s grace and Christ-like hospitality, open to all. We seek to be bold and humble agents of God’s love.

Our Mission:
Our mission is to praise and serve God, to grow together in faithfulness as disciples of Jesus, and to serve as partners with God in ministry to our Wilkinsburg community and the world.

LAY LEADERS MEETING

Monday, September 18 @ 1:00 pm in the Library.

FIVE AREAS OF FOCUS FOR 2024 DISCUSSION

Monday, September 18 at 1:30 pm 

All are invited to attend

CHOIR REHEARSAL + DINNER

SEPTEMBER 20 AT 3:00 PM

Please note that choir rehearsal will begin at 3:00 pm followed by dinner in the Wesley Room.

SARAH CIRCLE

Sarah Circle will have its annual picnic on Monday, September 25 at 12:30pm in the Fanny Crosby Room. Please bring a salad or dessert.  Beverages will be provided. Bring a summer memory (present or past). All women of the church invited.

Nancy Patterson

CHARGE CONFERENCE ON OCTOBER 7

The Church Conference will be held at Whitaker United Methodist Church on October 7 at 2:00 PM. All members are invited to attend.

This is a cluster Conference with Mifflin Avenue, Homestead Park, Whitaker and Highland Grove.

ENJOY BOOKS!

Once again, Women’s Ministries will sell Enjoy Books this year for 2023-2024.  They should arrive in the church office later in September and will be available for purchase.  The cost is the same as last year – $30.00 each.  Women’s Ministries makes a small profit on each book which helps in our efforts to raise money for missions.  This book is full of coupons which can be a big savings for you.  It’s not just restaurants – look for dry cleaners, florists and many more.

Here is a suggestion: you and a friend or two couples could choose to share one book and split the coupons as you decide.  Two friends might make better use of the restaurant coupons as they usually involve two meals.

If you have this year’s book, don’t forget to check for coupons you still might want to use before they expire on November 1.

You may buy your new book before the old one expires on November 1 and begin using it immediately!  It makes a great Birthday, Thank-you, Anniversary and/or Christmas present.  How about as a hostess gift?  Books will be available in the church office or call Mabel Matteson.

MINISTRY COUNCIL MEETING

Ministry Council will meet on September 21 at 7PM via Zoom.

POWER OF PRAYER

A friend of Shirley Oratto

All essential workers

Amy Mroz

Bill Bauer – friend of Shirley & Frank Oratto

Families of school shootings

Families of racial violence

Families of earthquake victims and first responders

Barbara – Dontae Pendelton’s grandmother

Belinda & Doug Bishop

Bill Clor – friend of Shirley and Frank Oratto

Bobby Howe – Susan Howe’s brother

Caleb Scott Ingram & family – Bob & Sharon Beattie’s great nephew

Deborah Webb

Delores and Michael Deaney – friends of the Church

Debenedetti Family – friends of Pat and Kip Deleonibus

Denise Hansen – Ruth Nelson’s niece

Donald Beck & Charlotte Beck

Dontae – long term care and recovery

Dorothy Hawkins

Friends serving on front lines as first responders/medical professionals

Garnet Hildebrand – Longwood Circle

Holly Davis

Janette Nelson – Ruth Nelson’s sister

Joanne and Marv Chidester

Josefina and Tom Morrissey – friends of Ruth Nelson

Kathy Stonebraker – sister in law of Frances Hardic

Mary Lou Whitezell

Our military and all people throughout the Middle East

Paul Miller – friend of Pat and Kip Deleonibus

Randy Johnson

Ruth Nelson

Susan Howe

The Peace Makers

Ukraine: its people, animals and very earth, as well as those offering help & refuge

United Methodist Denomination

Vincent Mroz

Virginia Atkinson

Wilma Jones Cox

Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi

Rev. Deborah Ackley-Killian – Pittsburgh District Superintendent

Pastor Russel Shuluga

South Avenue UMC